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E149 FWP

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 FWP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,213 miles

Minor wear in rear prop u.j.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,311 miles

Minor lift in king pin

Minor wear in rear prop u.j.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,283 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 83,283 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 82,627 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,780 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,754 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,662 miles

noise from n/s rear brake on application of service & parking brake

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 May 2015 63,636 miles

slight brake judder on front brake detected in brake rollers

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 May 2015 63,531 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 58,890 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 55,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,581 miles

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

slight movement on dashboard

Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,902 miles

front number plate cracked

slight movement at top column mount

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,225 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 22,225 miles

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.

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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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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