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E513 VHE

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,738 mi
Last recorded71,738 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE513 VHE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 71,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,916 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,221 miles

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty condition

Fail 30 Dec 2009 58,221 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty condition

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,330 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,540 miles

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear axle brake pipe too short ?

Fail 16 Oct 2006 31,484 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 29,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,025 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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E513 VHE is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E513 VHE, 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 E513 VHE registered?

E513 VHE is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is E513 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E513 VHE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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