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E616 VWW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,634 mi
Last recorded85,634 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE616 VWW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 85,634 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,985 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,324 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 83,658 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,044 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,649 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2018 91,062 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 91,062 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,533 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 80,022 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,273 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,253 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,338 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,934 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,386 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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E616 VWW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,154 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 E616 VWW, 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 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E616 VWW registered?

E616 VWW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E616 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E616 VWW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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