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E172 BHH

1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,511 mi
Last recorded91,511 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate54,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE172 BHH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,511 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 91,511 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,948 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,948 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,778 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,828 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 87,883 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 87,883 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 85,287 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 85,287 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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E172 BHH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,709 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E172 BHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E172 BHH registered?

E172 BHH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E172 BHH safe to buy?

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