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D791 MOE

1986 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD791 MOE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2009 94,147 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust slightly loose at manifold

n/s/r tyre cracked

play in steering box & column

Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,147 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

play in steering box & column

exhaust slightly loose at manifold

Pass 12 Dec 2008 95,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both front and rear suspension showing corrosion

fuel filler neck small dia rubber pipe split

fuel tank showing corrosion

o/s/r brake noisey

Fail 9 Dec 2008 95,087 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both front and rear suspension showing corrosion

fuel filler neck small dia rubber pipe split

fuel tank showing corrosion

o/s/r brake noisey

Pass 20 Dec 2007 93,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis and suspension general corrosion

exhaust strap mountings spliting

fuel filler neck rubber pipes cracking

fuel tank showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2006 91,372 miles

emissions some smoke from exhaust

fuel filler neck pipes cracking

oil leaks rear axle/engine and gearbox

slight play in front king pin

Fail 19 Dec 2006 91,372 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

emissions some smoke from exhaust

fuel filler neck pipes cracking

oil leaks rear axle.engine/geearbox

slight play in front king pin

Pass 12 Dec 2005 87,020 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 87,020 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D791 MOE is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D791 MOE, 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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D791 MOE is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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