MOT Status
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88,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Minor wear in rear prop u.j.
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Minor lift in king pin
Minor wear in rear prop u.j.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Slight movement in lower shock absorber fixing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
noise from n/s rear brake on application of service & parking brake
slight play in steering box
slight brake judder on front brake detected in brake rollers
slight play in steering box
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight brake judder on front brake detected in brake rollers
slight play in steering box
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
flex at steering column upper support
interior mirror missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight flex steering column top mount
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight movement on dashboard
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight movement on dashboard
front number plate cracked
slight movement at top column mount
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E149 FWP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 E149 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 E149 FWP registered?
E149 FWP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 September 1987.
Is E149 FWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for E149 FWP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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