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E241 KFP

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,062 mi
Last recorded42,062 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 KFP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,062 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,804 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 1 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 1 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,359 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 40,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,348 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,991 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside side marker inop

Fail 29 May 2007 48,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

nearside side marker inop

Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,559 miles

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E241 KFP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E241 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E241 KFP?

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What year was E241 KFP registered?

E241 KFP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 July 1988.

Is E241 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E241 KFP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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