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E52 ECW

1987 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,929 mi
Last recorded94,929 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE52 ECW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,929 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 94,929 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 90,670 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,031 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 90,031 miles

Centre Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,963 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 86,963 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,749 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 85,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,067 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,067 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,666 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,665 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,200 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 77,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,666 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 75,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 72,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,649 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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E52 ECW is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E52 ECW, 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 E52 ECW registered?

E52 ECW is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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