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D978 ODT

1986 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,481 mi
Last recorded67,481 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD978 ODT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 67,481 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 67,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged HANDBRAKE (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged HANDBRAKE (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside ENGINE MTG INSECURE

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 67,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 66,291 miles

offside front door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view to rear

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,908 miles

suspect fuel tank leaking when full.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,444 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 62,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,754 miles

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

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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D978 ODT is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D978 ODT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D978 ODT registered?

D978 ODT is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D978 ODT safe to buy?

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