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E354 VRH

1988 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,662 mi
Last recorded55,662 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE354 VRH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,662 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,602 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 51,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

slight binding o/s/r wheel

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,080 miles

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

rear propshaft u/j worn

Fail 29 Jan 2007 60,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear propshaft u/j worn

Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,065 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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E354 VRH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E354 VRH, 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 E354 VRH registered?

E354 VRH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E354 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E354 VRH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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