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E233 FAA

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 FAA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,380 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R + N/S/R bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounts deteriorated.

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated.

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush N/S/R + O/S/R bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak.

Steering column/dash movement.

Fail 16 Apr 2026 59,371 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking at cylinder. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R + N/S/R bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounts deteriorated.

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated.

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush N/S/R + O/S/R bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak.

Steering column/dash movement.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,228 miles

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Play in top mount / dash. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,168 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler hose deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,984 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES 20 PLUS YEARS OLD.

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 58,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Suspension arm fractured 'A' FRAME (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ALL TYRES 20 PLUS YEARS OLD.

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,677 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,850 miles

slight oil leak

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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E233 FAA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E233 FAA, 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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E233 FAA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E233 FAA safe to buy?

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