MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,289 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
dashboard condition/steering column
propshaft condition
rear seats removed
seats condition
offside headlamp pattern poor
offside rear shock shroud rusty
slight lift in king pin
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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