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E100 CGY

1988 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,505 mi
Last recorded52,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 CGY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 52,505 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 52,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 51,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,461 miles

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

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 30 Mar 2019 61,447 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,348 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,585 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,282 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,495 miles

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

has slight movement on top steering mounting area

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,973 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,958 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 61,658 miles

nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting slightly worn

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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E100 CGY is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,154 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 E100 CGY, 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 38 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 E100 CGY?

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What year was E100 CGY registered?

E100 CGY is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E100 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E100 CGY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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