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E129 FWP

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,549 mi
Last recorded80,549 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 FWP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 80,549 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,935 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,591 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 71,437 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,613 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,688 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2007 67,512 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 67,512 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

all three tyres have light cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Mar 2006 66,376 miles

front tyre as slight distorsion

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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E129 FWP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,353 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 E129 FWP, 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 39 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E129 FWP registered?

E129 FWP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E129 FWP safe to buy?

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