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E388 YKX

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,532 mi
Last recorded5,532 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE388 YKX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,532 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine mounts loose

exhaust corroded

travell on brake pedal will need attention

Fail 2 Aug 2013 5,511 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine mounts loose

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,192 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 3,153 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,660 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,279 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 19,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

travell on handbrake lever

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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E388 YKX is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E388 YKX, 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 E388 YKX registered?

E388 YKX is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E388 YKX safe to buy?

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