MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
tow socket cover missing
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
hazard switch working after playing with switch
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plates (5.2.6)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel filter clip missing
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts both on hub on lock (3.6.B.2a)
Front Brake pipe kinked both on hub (3.6.B.2b)
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plates (5.2.6)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel filter clip missing
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front tyre side wall perished
slight lift front king pin
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E549 PCL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 E549 PCL, 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 E549 PCL registered?
E549 PCL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 September 1987.
Is E549 PCL safe to buy?
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