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D488 FHT

1986 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,662 mi
Last recorded53,662 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD488 FHT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,505 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front shock absorber bushes split and bulging out but no excessive movement found

rear tyres worn

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,080 miles

Oil leak

rear axle has slight seepage of oil

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,085 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,786 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?

Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
4,287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,438
Stop lamp not working 1,105
Brake pipe excessively corroded 762
position lamp(s) not working 749
parking brake recording little or no effort 667
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D488 FHT is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 53,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D488 FHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D488 FHT registered?

D488 FHT is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is D488 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D488 FHT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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