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E216 TVU

1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon55,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 TVU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,726 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 6,170 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 4,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 2,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,186 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 95,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 93,333 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 93,332 miles

Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 90,635 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 21
fog lamp not working 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Direction indicator not working 11
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E216 TVU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 55,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E216 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E216 TVU registered?

E216 TVU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 10 November 1987.

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