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E215 FJU

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,165 mi
Last recorded97,165 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 FJU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 97,165 miles

play and lift in front suspension king pin

slight damage to front nearside body work and underside of body work above front wheel

Fail 19 Nov 2019 97,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play and lift in front suspension king pin

slight damage to front nearside body work and underside of body work above front wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,553 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 90,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear anti roll bar D bush bracket broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,497 miles

Nearside Front wing and lower valance damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,448 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens has tape holding it in (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front wing and lower valance damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,644 miles

front tyre badly perished on side wall

Fail 16 Nov 2016 78,320 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/80/10 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in centre (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front tyre badly perished on side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,892 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 71,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,095 miles

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

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

performance accross back axle just met

Fail 24 Nov 2014 65,095 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,684 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,363 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,498 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,549 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,638 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 49,530 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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E215 FJU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E215 FJU, 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.

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What year was E215 FJU registered?

E215 FJU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 October 1987.

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