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E338 MMT

1987 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE338 MMT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 61,440 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,440 miles

offside headlight deteriorated

offside wing mirror poor

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,440 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

fuel tank breather pipe perrished

slight lift/play in front king pin

Fail 8 Jan 2016 61,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

fuel tank breather pipe perrished

slight lift/play in front king pin

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,440 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside headlight pattern poor

rear tyres perished and cracked

slight lift/play in front king pin

Fail 23 Jan 2015 61,440 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlight pattern poor

rear tyres perished and cracked

slight lift/play in front king pin

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,440 miles

nearside headlight pattern poor

slight lift in front king pin

front suspension arm corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 61,440 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front suspension arm corroded

nearside hand brake poor

nearside headlight pattern poor

slight lift in front king pin

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,267 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all engine mounts broken

engine oil leak

hazard switch poor

nearside headlight reflector in poor condition

slight lift in front kingpin

slight play in steering box

Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,266 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all engine mounts broken

engine oil leak

hazard switch poor

nearside headlight reflector in poor condition

slight lift in front kingpin

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Jun 2011 61,265 miles

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

all engine mounts broken

engine oil leak

front suspension arm corroded

nearside handbrake effort low

slight lift in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre heavily perished

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2010 60,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre heavily perished

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,744 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 engine mounts broken

engine oil leak

front tyre perished

hazzard warning lights flash fast

Fail 31 Oct 2008 60,738 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 engine mounts broken

engine oil leak

front tyre perished

hazzard warning lights flash fast

Pass 17 May 2007 60,586 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 60,579 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 59,337 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 59,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E338 MMT is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 E338 MMT, 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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E338 MMT is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 October 1987.

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