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D980 XNJ

1987 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,933 mi
Last recorded16,933 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD980 XNJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,933 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,933 miles

Bolt missing from nearside seat

Both rear brakes have slight binding

Nearside door check strap broken

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 16,933 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Bolt missing from nearside seat

Both rear brakes have slight binding

Nearside door check strap broken

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,935 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front brake has slight binding

Offside rear brake has slight binding

Fail 24 Jun 2013 16,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front brake has slight binding

Offside rear brake has slight binding

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 168,560 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

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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D980 XNJ is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D980 XNJ, 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 D980 XNJ registered?

D980 XNJ is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D980 XNJ safe to buy?

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