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E106 GVJ

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

17,573 mi
Last recorded17,573 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE106 GVJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 17,573 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 5 Nov 2013 17,573 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 May 2012 16,220 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 16,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 16,210 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 16,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 14,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,221 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,125 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,125 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 15 Oct 2007 7,807 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,807 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Oct 2006 7,128 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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E106 GVJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E106 GVJ, 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 E106 GVJ registered?

E106 GVJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 May 1988.

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