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E353 UAT

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 UAT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front arm corner brace weld cracked

o/s/r tyre marked on side wall near spring not catching at test

rear mud flaps loose

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,141 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 68,141 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 May 2007 63,769 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 63,649 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,860 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2005 58,271 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2005 58,148 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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E353 UAT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 E353 UAT, 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 E353 UAT registered?

E353 UAT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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