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D851 VRA

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,047 mi
Last recorded29,047 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD851 VRA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 29,047 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

repair to exhaust

repair to front A frame

slight lift at steering wheel

Fail 2 May 2012 29,021 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

repair to exhaust

repair to front A frame

slight lift at steering wheel

slight play in steering arm

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,604 miles

slight play in steering box and track rods

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,945 miles

no plate light came on with a light tap

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,530 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 17,530 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,647 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,355 miles

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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D851 VRA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,353 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 D851 VRA, 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 39 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D851 VRA registered?

D851 VRA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 February 1987.

Is D851 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D851 VRA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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