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E260 BFC

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 BFC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,281 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 92,272 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,095 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 91,149 miles

Front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 91,141 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded.

Nearside mirror missing.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 90,729 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 90,722 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,269 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 90,265 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2008 89,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,728 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 87,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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E260 BFC is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E260 BFC, 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 E260 BFC registered?

E260 BFC is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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