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D952 DEF

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,848 mi
Last recorded12,848 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD952 DEF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,848 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 12,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 12,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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D952 DEF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D952 DEF, 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 D952 DEF registered?

D952 DEF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 March 1987.

Is D952 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D952 DEF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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