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D512 DOW

1986 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,258 mi
Last recorded76,258 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD512 DOW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,258 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 76,204 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.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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D512 DOW is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D512 DOW, 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.

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What year was D512 DOW registered?

D512 DOW is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D512 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D512 DOW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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