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E149 YLG

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,589 mi
Last recorded71,589 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 YLG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 71,461 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,577 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 62,469 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,395 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YLG is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E149 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

E149 YLG is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E149 YLG safe to buy?

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