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E278 FPC

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,289 mi
Last recorded16,289 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 FPC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,289 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

dashboard condition

front tyre edge worn

kingpin worn

rear seats removed

Fail 15 Sep 2014 10,123 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

dashboard condition/steering column

propshaft condition

rear seats removed

seats condition

Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,123 miles

dashboard condition/steering column

propshaft condition

rear seats removed

seats condition

Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,423 miles

offside headlamp pattern poor

offside rear shock shroud rusty

slight lift in king pin

Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,766 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,982 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 63,977 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,279 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 60,263 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,997 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 FPC is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FPC, 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

How do I check the history of E278 FPC?

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What year was E278 FPC registered?

E278 FPC is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E278 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E278 FPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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