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E422 DEO

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,120 mi
Last recorded67,120 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE422 DEO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,120 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,753 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 64,734 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,198 miles

Battery insecure.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 62,115 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,245 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,235 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,115 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,111 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

excessive engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,748 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,747 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

king pin slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,080 miles

drivers seat spring broken

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,974 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 38,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,869 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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E422 DEO is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E422 DEO, 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 E422 DEO registered?

E422 DEO is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E422 DEO safe to buy?

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