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D638 DVN

1986 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,250 mi
Last recorded4,250 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD638 DVN
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 4,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 98,779 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 98,731 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D638 DVN is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D638 DVN, 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

How do I check the history of D638 DVN?

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What year was D638 DVN registered?

D638 DVN is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 December 1986.

Is D638 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D638 DVN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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