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E518 AFM

1988 Reliant Rialto Van

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,566 mi
Last recorded19,566 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Van49,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE518 AFM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,566 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 19,305 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 10,626 miles

engine smokey

Fail 15 Nov 2010 10,594 miles

Centre Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

engine smokey

Pass 13 Nov 2009 184 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 128 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 87,566 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 81,202 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Bonnet insecure

Speedo cable insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2006 72,729 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 72,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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E518 AFM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 49,201 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E518 AFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E518 AFM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 22 March 1988.

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