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E127 GVJ

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,778 mi
Last recorded41,778 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE127 GVJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 41,778 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet x2 (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering king pin

Fail 13 Nov 2019 41,778 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering king pin

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,777 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015
Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,148 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,634 miles

Slight play in front wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,344 miles

slight damage on n/s/rear bumper

slight marking on rear number plate

slight play in front king pin

slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,244 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight deteration on rear number plate

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 27,810 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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E127 GVJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E127 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E127 GVJ?

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What year was E127 GVJ registered?

E127 GVJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 July 1988.

Is E127 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E127 GVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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