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E438 HVC

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,929 mi
Last recorded58,929 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 HVC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,929 miles

front rim slightly distorted

front subframe corroded

front tyre poor condition

n/s headlight poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,767 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 58,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,562 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,562 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,050 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 58,050 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 57,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 56,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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E438 HVC is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E438 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 E438 HVC registered?

E438 HVC is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E438 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E438 HVC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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