MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in steering box and king pin
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight play in steering box and king pin
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in steering box and front king pin
slight play in steering box and track arm ends
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
slight play in steering box and track arm ends
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
osr brakes slightly low- possible leak. slight play in front king pin and steering box both engine mountings rubbers split
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in front king pin/bush. rear brake pipes rustin g
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front wiper blade getting worn
front wheel bearing has slight noise
offside and nearside rear antiroll bar (d) bushes slightly worn
sterring box has slight play. can be adjusted
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E278 EJU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E278 EJU, 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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What year was E278 EJU registered?
E278 EJU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 August 1987.
Is E278 EJU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E278 EJU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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