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D308 VJM

1986 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,001 mi
Last recorded29,001 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD308 VJM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 29,001 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake travel close to limit

Fail 30 Oct 2025 28,973 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine idle speed high

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,846 miles

both number plates in very poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,454 miles

lift in front king pin

number plates in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,606 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,193 miles

both rear tyres perishing badly

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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D308 VJM is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D308 VJM, 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 D308 VJM registered?

D308 VJM is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 October 1986.

Is D308 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D308 VJM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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