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E171 NHN

1988 Reliant Rialto Van

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,405 mi
Last recorded3,405 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Van49,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 NHN
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,405 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 3,400 miles

Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 3,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 3,375 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 3,342 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 3,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 3,261 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 2,537 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 2,513 miles

Parking brake not fitted on at least one wheel on a 3 wheeled vehicle (3.1.1)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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E171 NHN is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 49,201 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E171 NHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E171 NHN registered?

E171 NHN is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E171 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E171 NHN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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