MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated FUEL TANK FILLING HOSE (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAILBOX (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
propshaft uj worn rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
propshaft uj worn rear
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from master (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from master (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
front coil spring top mounting cup slightly corroded
slight play in rear propshaft u.j.
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front coil spring top mounting cup slightly corroded
slight play in rear propshaft u.j.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake hose could do with garding against rubbing from pipes etc
exhaust centre and rear systems corroding, and blowing slightly
slight play in rear prop shaft u.j.
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust centre and rear systems corroding, and blowing slightly
slight play in rear prop shaft u.j.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wiper blade starting to split on the very tips
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake fluid level low
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
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D551 ETC is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 D551 ETC, 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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D551 ETC is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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