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E258 PWX

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

63,864 mi
Last recorded63,864 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE258 PWX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,864 miles

Battrey low charge

King Pin Excessive lift

Steering shaft Excessive lift

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,856 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 63,856 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,075 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 63,075 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,924 miles

front coil spring miss aligned and rubbing on bounce test

n/s/r bumper damage

Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,912 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front coil spring miss aligned and rubbing on bounce test

n/s/r bumper damage

Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,439 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 62,430 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

steering box slight play and slightly leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,021 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,021 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

slight leak at steering box drop arm

slight play at front wheel king pin

Pass 4 Jul 2009 59,771 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 59,771 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,607 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 58,592 miles

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

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front door glass made from perspex drivers view seriously impaired

Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,224 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 57,209 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E258 PWX is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 E258 PWX, 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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E258 PWX is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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