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E291 ROH

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

33,765 mi
Last recorded33,765 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE291 ROH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,765 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 33,763 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,607 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,405 miles

front tyre surface cracks side walls

Fail 21 Sep 2010 33,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyre surface cracks side walls

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,030 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 33,030 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,566 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front screen scratched

Pass 14 Sep 2005 30,372 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 30,372 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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E291 ROH is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 E291 ROH, 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 E291 ROH registered?

E291 ROH is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E291 ROH safe to buy?

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