MOT Status
ValidMileage
95,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
TICK OVER HIGH
Front OVERFLOW PIPE FOR CARB VERY SLIGHT LEAK
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E26 ADO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E26 ADO, 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 E26 ADO registered?
E26 ADO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 January 1988.
Is E26 ADO safe to buy?
The MOT history for E26 ADO shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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