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D194 XYJ

1987 Reliant Rialto

Multi-colour Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,229 mi
Last recorded40,229 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD194 XYJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and front pipe corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 40,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold and slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,229 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 40,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 40,229 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,851 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,851 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 66,851 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,851 miles

oil leak

slight play in kingpin

Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,851 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,843 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 81,833 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,928 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 78,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s engine mount broken

o/s/r shockabsorber has no damping effect

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,837 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

movement in steering column/dashboard

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 76,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 75,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 72,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 71,221 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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D194 XYJ is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Multi-colour with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,353 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 D194 XYJ, 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 39 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D194 XYJ?

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What year was D194 XYJ registered?

D194 XYJ is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is D194 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D194 XYJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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