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E40 GFL

1987 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,772 mi
Last recorded7,772 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 GFL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 7,772 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 7,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 3,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,135 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 96,112 miles

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 80,498 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 75,072 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 75,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E40 GFL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in White 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 E40 GFL, 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 E40 GFL registered?

E40 GFL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is E40 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E40 GFL shows 9 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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