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D398 VVV

1986 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120 mi
Last recorded120 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 VVV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 120 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 55,499 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,794 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play at king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

very slight corrosion starting at front section of chassis

Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,599 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,031 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,272 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,471 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

emissions smoke level on top limits

Fail 24 Nov 2016 50,450 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

IMPORTANT. Do not use. All tricycles and quadricycles are exempt from emissions testing. excessive blue smoke (9.7)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,461 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front shock weak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,632 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 48,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,694 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 47,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,751 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 46,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,473 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,470 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,950 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 43,206 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,248 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 42,248 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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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D398 VVV is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 D398 VVV, 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 D398 VVV registered?

D398 VVV is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 September 1986.

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