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D997 DCR

1986 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 DCR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,673 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,943 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,819 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,104 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,673 miles

steering pivot point has slight play ( front king pin)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,833 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play front king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,044 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,241 miles

slight play in forward king pin

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 72,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 71,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 70,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 68,991 miles

slight play in steering column top mount

Fail 15 Sep 2007 68,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 67,722 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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D997 DCR is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 D997 DCR, 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 D997 DCR registered?

D997 DCR is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D997 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D997 DCR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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