MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
near side engine rubber broke
oil leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Although rear door handle does not operate-the door is secure
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Although rear door does not open-it is secure.
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E653 DRB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 E653 DRB, 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 E653 DRB registered?
E653 DRB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 May 1988.
Is E653 DRB safe to buy?
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