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D987 NGK

1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,941 mi
Last recorded24,941 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon38,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD987 NGK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 24,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 22,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 20,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 19,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 16,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 13,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 12,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 10,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 8,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 6,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 5,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 1,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 144 miles

steering head bearing upper cage damaged but no play in bearings

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 21
fog lamp not working 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Direction indicator not working 11
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D987 NGK is a 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 38,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D987 NGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D987 NGK registered?

D987 NGK is a 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is D987 NGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D987 NGK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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