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E335 CDV

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,814 mi
Last recorded69,814 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE335 CDV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,814 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

hand brake weak but passed will need attention

Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,629 miles

dash insecure o/s

Fuel Pipe/s corroded around filter ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,601 miles

advise both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,520 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre slight deterioration

kingpin slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2015 57,520 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre slight deterioration

kingpin slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,416 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

cannot open bootlid

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,242 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 57,242 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

track rod rubbers split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,872 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 56,697 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,477 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 56,471 miles

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

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 56,337 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,150 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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E335 CDV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E335 CDV, 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 E335 CDV registered?

E335 CDV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 28 June 1988.

Is E335 CDV safe to buy?

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