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D903 KVF

1987 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

35,559 mi
Last recorded35,559 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD903 KVF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 35,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 35,556 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 35,556 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,555 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 35,234 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Feb 2015 35,234 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Feb 2014 34,794 miles

Oil leak

slight play in king pin

Fail 5 Feb 2014 34,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight play in king pin

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,496 miles

slight play in king pin

Fail 9 Feb 2013 34,496 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in king pin

Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,095 miles

fuel breather pipe perished

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in king pin

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,714 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in king pin

Fail 18 Feb 2011 32,714 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in king pin

Fail 27 Feb 2010 30,669 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

bolt missing from bonnet

rear fog lamp lens cracked

slight play in king pin

Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,669 miles

bolt missing from bonnet

rear fog lamp lens cracked

slight play in king pin

Fail 25 Feb 2009 30,586 miles

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

Oil leak

all shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,586 miles

Oil leak

all shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,195 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 30,195 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front indicator lenses cracked

front tyre perished no cords visible

Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,005 miles

rear brakes binding but freed off

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

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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D903 KVF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D903 KVF, 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 D903 KVF registered?

D903 KVF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 April 1987.

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