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E445 BAU

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,021 mi
Last recorded61,021 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE445 BAU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,021 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 61,021 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,838 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 59,829 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,040 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,341 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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E445 BAU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E445 BAU, 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 E445 BAU registered?

E445 BAU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E445 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E445 BAU shows 6 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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