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E566 JCR

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE566 JCR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,295 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dash panel slightly deteriorated/cracked,,, recommend check

windscreen, slightly scratched

Fail 7 Jun 2024 95,295 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres, tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dash panel slightly deteriorated/cracked,, recommend check

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,693 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,574 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,226 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2011 90,226 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight movement at steering wheel

Windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,392 miles

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

Slight play steering wheel

Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,417 miles

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

Front track rod end dust cover split

Slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,908 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front track rod end dust cover split

Slight bind n/s rear brake

Fail 7 Nov 2008 85,908 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front track rod end dust cover split

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 7 Nov 2007 83,569 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 81,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,857 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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E566 JCR is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E566 JCR, 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 E566 JCR registered?

E566 JCR is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 October 1987.

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