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E276 XWB

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,340 mi
Last recorded49,340 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE276 XWB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,776 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,428 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 35,378 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 33,776 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 33,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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E276 XWB 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 70%.

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 E276 XWB, 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 E276 XWB registered?

E276 XWB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E276 XWB safe to buy?

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