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E165 BHH

1988 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,203 mi
Last recorded94,203 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE165 BHH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 94,203 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 93,591 miles

Red light showing to front when brake lights are on

Fail 18 Oct 2008 93,587 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Red light showing to front when brake lights are on

Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,001 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 77,001 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E165 BHH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,154 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 E165 BHH, 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 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E165 BHH registered?

E165 BHH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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