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E549 PCL

1987 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,407 mi
Last recorded90,407 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE549 PCL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 90,407 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 90,407 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Apr 2024 90,407 miles

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))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 90,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,200 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,236 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

hazard switch working after playing with switch

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,919 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 70,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,486 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,486 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,142 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 63,142 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,227 miles

front tyre side wall perished

slight lift front king pin

Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,927 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 56,925 miles

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.

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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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.

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