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E209 WYD

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE209 WYD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,994 miles

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)

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,994 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 76,504 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 76,504 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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E209 WYD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E209 WYD, 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 E209 WYD registered?

E209 WYD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 April 1988.

Is E209 WYD safe to buy?

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