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E278 EJU

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,654 mi
Last recorded55,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 EJU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,654 miles

slight play in steering box and king pin

Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,624 miles

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

slight play in steering box and front king pin

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,357 miles

slight play in steering box and track arm ends

Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,357 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight play in steering box and track arm ends

Pass 18 May 2011 52,350 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,580 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 46,911 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 46,907 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2008 42,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,647 miles

front wiper blade getting worn

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,611 miles

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.

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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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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