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D503 VMX

1986 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,427 mi
Last recorded53,427 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD503 VMX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,427 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,198 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 53,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,815 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,119 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,097 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,851 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,570 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,297 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,010 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,010 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,103 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,276 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 46,084 miles

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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D503 VMX is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D503 VMX, 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 D503 VMX registered?

D503 VMX is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D503 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D503 VMX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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