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E117 GNV

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 GNV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 75,384 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 75,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,371 miles

slight lift in king pin

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,178 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 75,150 miles

Driver's seat insecure one fixing bracket broken (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking Rubber pipe leaking under nearside front wing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 73,441 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Wiper blade

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,126 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 72,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,991 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,089 miles

Fog light playing up

O/S front side light playing up

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight fuel weap from pipe at front

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,497 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,803 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,844 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,809 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,245 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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E117 GNV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E117 GNV, 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 E117 GNV registered?

E117 GNV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E117 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E117 GNV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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