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E185 XPP

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,826 mi
Last recorded79,826 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 XPP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,826 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 79,824 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 76,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 72,792 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 72,792 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,954 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 69,953 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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E185 XPP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,353 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 E185 XPP, 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 39 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 E185 XPP registered?

E185 XPP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E185 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E185 XPP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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