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E279 XWB

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 XWB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,502 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 89,489 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,354 miles

BOTH LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Front CRACKED

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,254 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,862 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,760 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,346 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre slight cracking

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

under body and components covered in flakey rust

Fail 18 Oct 2011 82,650 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre slight cracking

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

under body and components covered in flakey rust

Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,579 miles

advise clutch clearance poor

advise front exhaust support not fitted

advise front to rear brake pipe rusty advise replacement

advise some play in front king pin advise replacement

Fail 19 Nov 2009 82,579 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise clutch clearance poor

advise front exhaust support not fitted

advise front to rear brake pipe rusty advise replacement

advise some play in front king pin advise replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,238 miles

advise exhaust corroded

advise surface rust on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,585 miles

advise slight blow from rear exhaust joint

advise some lift in front king pin

Fail 2 Nov 2006 80,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 80,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 79,709 miles

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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E279 XWB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E279 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 E279 XWB registered?

E279 XWB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 February 1988.

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