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E21 MFX

1987 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Diesel 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MFX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2023
Pass 4 Sep 2021
Pass 11 May 2020
Fail 9 May 2020

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2019
Pass 16 Sep 2017

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2017

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

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014
Pass 26 Jul 2013
Fail 19 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012
Pass 19 Mar 2011
Pass 29 Jul 2009
Pass 17 Jul 2008
Pass 7 Aug 2007
Fail 6 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least one wheel on a 3 wheeled vehicle (3.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front tyre perished and worn to near legal limit

mudguards missing from front and rear wheels

Pass 18 Nov 2005 96,828 miles

drivers door difficult to open and shut but is secure

Fail 17 Nov 2005 96,789 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

drivers door is hard to shut

incorrect barrery fitted

near side hand brake just to efficientcy

slight lift in king pin.

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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E21 MFX is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E21 MFX, 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 E21 MFX registered?

E21 MFX is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E21 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 MFX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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