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D977 GWY

1986 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,210 mi
Last recorded62,210 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD977 GWY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,210 miles

Front front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2017 62,210 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016 61,248 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 May 2016 61,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,842 miles

front number plate detirated and cracked ?

no air filter fitted ?

Fail 2 Sep 2014 59,842 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate detirated and cracked ?

no air filter fitted ?

wire hanging down engine bay ?

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 57,830 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,634 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 54,616 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2009

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,831 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,781 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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D977 GWY is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 53,794 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 D977 GWY, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D977 GWY registered?

D977 GWY is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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