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E170 DBM

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,655 mi
Last recorded29,655 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 DBM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 29,655 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,401 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,299 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,203 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 29,203 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,586 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 26,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 26,269 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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E170 DBM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E170 DBM, 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 E170 DBM registered?

E170 DBM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E170 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E170 DBM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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