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E140 FRN

1987 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,208 mi
Last recorded16,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 FRN
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 12,138 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,336 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 10,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 8,342 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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E140 FRN is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E140 FRN, 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 E140 FRN registered?

E140 FRN is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E140 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E140 FRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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