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E281 CAP

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,101 mi
Last recorded59,101 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE281 CAP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,101 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 59,086 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective dash insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 9,891 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,872 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 5,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 3,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 303 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 97,312 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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E281 CAP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E281 CAP, 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 E281 CAP registered?

E281 CAP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 October 1987.

Is E281 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E281 CAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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