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E516 UAK

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,419 mi
Last recorded59,419 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE516 UAK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 59,419 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 59,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

suspect fuel leak when tank full.

Fail 19 May 2014 57,283 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 57,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,265 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,808 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,569 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 48,561 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,630 miles

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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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E516 UAK is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E516 UAK, 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

How do I check the history of E516 UAK?

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What year was E516 UAK registered?

E516 UAK is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E516 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E516 UAK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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