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E103 COD

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,649 mi
Last recorded45,649 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 COD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,205 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,744 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 40,730 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,097 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,096 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,363 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,341 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,399 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,346 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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E103 COD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E103 COD, 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.

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What year was E103 COD registered?

E103 COD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E103 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E103 COD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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