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D520 VFG

1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,326 mi
Last recorded81,326 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate57,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD520 VFG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 81,326 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 81,226 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2008 80,236 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 75,215 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyre worn to limet

slight play in king pin assemble

steering box/mechanism slightly worn

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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D520 VFG is a 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 57,812 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D520 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D520 VFG registered?

D520 VFG is a 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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