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E42 SBA

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,881 mi
Last recorded63,881 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 SBA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,881 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 60,565 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,985 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,077 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 54,374 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

front brake not as efficient as it could be

Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,374 miles

front brake not as efficient as it could be

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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E42 SBA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E42 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E42 SBA?

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What year was E42 SBA registered?

E42 SBA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 October 1987.

Is E42 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E42 SBA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E42 SBA have outstanding finance?

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