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E26 ADO

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,947 mi
Last recorded95,947 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 ADO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 95,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 95,764 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 95,751 miles

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 95,597 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 94,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 94,283 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 94,271 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,853 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 93,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,190 miles

Front OVERFLOW PIPE FOR CARB VERY SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 90,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,074 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 90,049 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,133 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 87,179 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 87,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,858 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,492 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 84,442 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,310 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 83,276 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,831 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 79,764 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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