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D98 CDL

1987 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,090 mi
Last recorded13,090 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD98 CDL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,090 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 13,090 miles

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

Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 12,116 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2011 12,002 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 12,002 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2010 11,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 11,270 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 11,257 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,402 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 9,522 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 9,510 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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D98 CDL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D98 CDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D98 CDL registered?

D98 CDL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D98 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D98 CDL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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