MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,468 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe & corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
battery insecure & wiring
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bad oil leak
both rear leaf spring bushes split+perished
front tyre perished+worn slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bad oil leak
both rear leaf spring bushes split+perished
front tyre perished+worn slightly
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
front shock damp
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
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E51 SBA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 E51 SBA, 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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E51 SBA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 September 1987.
Is E51 SBA safe to buy?
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