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E218 TVU

1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,183 mi
Last recorded37,183 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate53,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 TVU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 32,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,486 miles

n/s and o/s forward bush in rear leaf spring hanger are worn but working as intended

Fail 7 Dec 2016 27,480 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s forward rear leaf spring hanger bushes are worn but working as intended

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,311 miles

Fuel low

N/s rear lens temporary repair

Rear view mirror missing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 20,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel low

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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E218 TVU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,657 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E218 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E218 TVU?

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What year was E218 TVU registered?

E218 TVU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E218 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E218 TVU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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