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E428 HVC

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,312 mi
Last recorded73,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 HVC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,312 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 73,144 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/10 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,775 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,595 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 54,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,390 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 53,389 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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E428 HVC is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E428 HVC, 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 E428 HVC registered?

E428 HVC is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E428 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E428 HVC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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