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D856 URA

1987 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,970 mi
Last recorded89,970 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD856 URA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,970 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 89,970 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

bad oil leaks engine and gear box

Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,598 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 88,598 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,215 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 87,215 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 85,223 miles

rear brakes binding slightly and slightly out of balance

Fail 2 Jul 2010 85,223 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brakes binding slightly and slightly out of balance

Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,314 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 84,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 83,370 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 82,421 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,421 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 81,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,862 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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D856 URA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D856 URA, 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 D856 URA registered?

D856 URA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 January 1987.

Is D856 URA safe to buy?

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