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E237 KFP

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,940 mi
Last recorded1,940 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE237 KFP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 1,940 miles

All front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Both rear shocks heavily corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 1,940 miles

All front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Both rear shocks heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 1,822 miles

advise all rubber bushs split and worn

Fail 21 Apr 2016 1,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded in bulkhead attached to servo (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on front wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort all (3.7.B.5a)

advise all rubber bushs split and worn

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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E237 KFP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E237 KFP, 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 E237 KFP registered?

E237 KFP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E237 KFP safe to buy?

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