MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside door mirror loose
rear exhaust hanger brocken
rear seats loose
rear wipoer blade does not clear screen
severe oil leak from engine
steering dust covers on ball joints split
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside door mirror loose
rear exhaust hanger brocken
rear seats loose
rear wipoer blade does not clear screen
severe oil leak from engine
steering dust covers on ball joints split
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E296 VWU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E296 VWU, 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 E296 VWU registered?
E296 VWU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 30 April 1988.
Is E296 VWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E296 VWU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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