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D337 GNX

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,966 mi
Last recorded49,966 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD337 GNX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 49,966 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 43,547 miles

Front WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Front WIPERS NOT PARKING

OIL LEAKS

GEAR KNOB INSICURE ??

Fail 20 Sep 2023 43,458 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS TO FLOOR ACCASIONALLY ( SUSPECT MASTER CYLINDER FAULT ) (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened BOTH REVERSE POSITON DUE TO WEAKNESS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected DASH BROCKEN RESULTING IN UP AND DOWN MOVMENT IN STEERING COLUMN ?PREVIOUS REPAIR INADEQUATE (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Front WIPERS NOT PARKING

OIL LEAKS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,588 miles

Front Lower BOTH ENGINE MOUNTINGS WEAK

OIL LEAKS

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Fail 17 Aug 2022 41,588 miles

Front Lower BOTH ENGINE MOUNTINGS WEAK

OIL LEAKS

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings EXCESS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 39,902 miles

OIL LEAKS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,260 miles

OIL LEAKS

Fail 21 Aug 2019 38,245 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating ALL WHEELS (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft splines excessively worn rough in operation (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail BOTH FRONT ENGINE MOUNTINGS WEAK AND PERISHED IF THEY FAIL ENGINE WILL MOVE OUT FROM ITS LOCATION (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering a frame as corrosion as chalked previous repair unacceptable (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BAD OIL LEAK GEARBOX

Front BAD OIL LEAK ENGINE

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE RUNNING VERY ROUGH ON TICK OVER IT HAS A FLAT SPOT AND STRONG SMELL OF PETROL ??

Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,912 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,874 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 33,873 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,130 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,130 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 30,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,980 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,979 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,521 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 22,481 miles

Centre Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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D337 GNX is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D337 GNX, 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 D337 GNX registered?

D337 GNX is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 January 1987.

Is D337 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D337 GNX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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