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E550 KNV

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,393 mi
Last recorded83,393 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE550 KNV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,393 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,374 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,362 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation side lights (1.1.A.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front slight play in king pin

steering box play

Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,119 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,744 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

play in steering box

stone chip windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,725 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

play in steering box

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,086 miles

handbrake low effort o/s

play in steering box

rear brakes binding

Fail 19 Jun 2009 80,086 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

handbrake low effort o/s

play in steering box

rear brakes binding

Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust repaired

Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,879 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 75,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 73,837 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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E550 KNV is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E550 KNV, 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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E550 KNV is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 November 1987.

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