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E451 YLG

1987 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

6,178 mi
Last recorded6,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 YLG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 6,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 5,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 4,983 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 4,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 4,372 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 4,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 3,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 3,682 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 3,591 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2016 3,193 miles

oil leak

slight noise to o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2016 3,193 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

slight noise to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2015 2,809 miles

brake system damp

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 23 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 94,474 miles

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

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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E451 YLG is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E451 YLG, 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

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What year was E451 YLG registered?

E451 YLG is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E451 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E451 YLG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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