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D896 GTC

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,663 mi
Last recorded10,663 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD896 GTC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 10,663 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 106,613 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre mirror missing

front no plate poor

front shock damp

steering box oily

Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,650 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 10,527 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 10,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 9,976 miles

Front to rear and Cross axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 9,976 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front to rear and Cross axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 8,573 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 7,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 6,992 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 2,114 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

bottom rad hose touching alternator pulley

front tyre worn on shoulders

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 26 Apr 2007 2,114 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres close to limit

bottom rad hose touching alternator pulley

front tyre worn on shoulders

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Dec 2005 93,076 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 93,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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D896 GTC is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D896 GTC, 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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D896 GTC is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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