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D704 NYA

1986 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,769 mi
Last recorded47,769 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD704 NYA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 47,769 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 44,612 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both. Find adjusters for retest so we can set them (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator and side light mixed up (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 38,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 38,333 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 37,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,791 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,248 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 34,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,737 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 33,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,187 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,678 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,175 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 31,126 miles

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

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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D704 NYA is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D704 NYA, 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 D704 NYA registered?

D704 NYA is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 December 1986.

Is D704 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D704 NYA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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