MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
advise exhaust corroded
advise surface rust on front to rear brake pipe
advise slight blow from rear exhaust joint
advise some lift in front king pin
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
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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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