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E329 FFL

1987 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE329 FFL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019
Fail 16 Jan 2019

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp /indicator reacting (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake not working (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,835 miles

Nearside Front twin light dim

Nearside Rear brake grabbing

Pass 13 May 2016 79,816 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 70,816 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2015 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 8 May 2015 77,812 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,239 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2007
Pass 28 Jun 2006

borderline pass on exhaust noise being above standard system

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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E329 FFL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E329 FFL, 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 E329 FFL registered?

E329 FFL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E329 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E329 FFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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