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E296 YNF

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,052 mi
Last recorded87,052 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 YNF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,846 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,837 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 79,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,746 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 70,735 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 62,314 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 50,417 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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E296 YNF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E296 YNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E296 YNF registered?

E296 YNF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E296 YNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E296 YNF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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