MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
no rear seats fitted
Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside engine mounting defective
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside engine mounting defective
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
n/s rear tyre perished on outer wall
Central Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
all rear spring bushes perished
rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
all rear spring bushes perished
rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake cables rusted
o/s engine mounting insecure
rear spring bushes deteriated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in king pin/bushes
Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
dash board insecure
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E189 BTV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 E189 BTV, 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 E189 BTV registered?
E189 BTV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 February 1988.
Is E189 BTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E189 BTV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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