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E234 LRN

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,758 mi
Last recorded48,758 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 LRN
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,758 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,456 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 25 Jul 2008 48,456 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,839 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 47,839 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 47,070 miles

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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E234 LRN is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E234 LRN, 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 E234 LRN registered?

E234 LRN is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E234 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E234 LRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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