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E301 DUF

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,907 mi
Last recorded39,907 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 DUF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 39,907 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 39,524 miles

slight oil leak engine

slight wear king pin

slight wear steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2023 39,023 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak engine

slight wear king pin

Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,427 miles

Slight play king pin

dash panel loose

Pass 12 Jun 2021 38,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 37,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 37,935 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,987 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,178 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 36,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,900 miles

exhaust joint rusted

front suspension arm rusted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 34,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust joint rusted

front suspension arm rusted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,514 miles

slight movement dash board

Fail 1 Oct 2014 32,446 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight movement dash board

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,798 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,400 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,980 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,388 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 22,910 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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E301 DUF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E301 DUF, 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

How do I check the history of E301 DUF?

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What year was E301 DUF registered?

E301 DUF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E301 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E301 DUF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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