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E479 YVO

1987 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,177 mi
Last recorded14,177 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 YVO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,718 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 7,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,116 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 4,929 miles

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

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E479 YVO is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Yellow 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 E479 YVO, 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 E479 YVO registered?

E479 YVO is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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