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E181 TNG

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,023 mi
Last recorded40,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 TNG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,023 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,023 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 May 2008 40,023 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,530 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,178 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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E181 TNG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E181 TNG, 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.

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What year was E181 TNG registered?

E181 TNG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is E181 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E181 TNG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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