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E135 FWP

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,261 mi
Last recorded14,261 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE135 FWP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 14,261 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 13,876 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 13,642 miles

Central Front pivot (kingpin) has slight play

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 13,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 12,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 12,552 miles

Central Front Slight play in king pin

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 12,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 11,211 miles

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 9,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 9,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 8,206 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 8,206 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 7,739 miles

tyres show deterioation

Pass 16 May 2013 7,056 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 7,056 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,527 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 5,527 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 4,191 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 4,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 3,799 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 3,799 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 1,769 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 95,759 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,572 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 92,056 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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E135 FWP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E135 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 E135 FWP registered?

E135 FWP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E135 FWP safe to buy?

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