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E230 LDU

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,075 mi
Last recorded66,075 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE230 LDU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 66,075 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2005 63,605 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 63,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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E230 LDU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E230 LDU, 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 E230 LDU registered?

E230 LDU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E230 LDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E230 LDU shows 3 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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