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E189 BTV

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,520 mi
Last recorded95,520 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 BTV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 95,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,888 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,307 miles

Nearside engine mounting defective

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside engine mounting defective

Pass 28 Sep 2019 85,688 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,560 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,342 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,519 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,621 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all rear spring bushes perished

rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 4 Mar 2014 82,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,580 miles

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

slight play in king pin/bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,995 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

dash board insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,627 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,880 miles

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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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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