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E669 THB

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,925 mi
Last recorded70,925 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE669 THB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 70,925 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Steering column attachment defective dash panel loose/insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount,, recommend attention (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

front brake performance low, front brake binding slightly,, recommend check

oil leak,,, oil light switch leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f body mount,, recommend attention (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector slightly tarnished (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

dash panel slightly loose

front foot brake performance slightly low,, recommend check

recommend lubricate all grease points

steering box, sector shaft, slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2017 70,914 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f body mount,, recommend attention (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector slightly tarnished (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

dash panel slightly loose

front foot brake performance slightly low,, recommend check

recommend lubricate all grease points

steering box, sector shaft, slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f body mount,, recommend attention (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

recommend , lubricate all grease points

steering box sector shaft, slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2016 70,720 miles

Direction indicator not working n/s/ front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative when n/s in operation (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm,,recommend replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount,, recommend attention (6.1.B.2)

recommend lubricate all grease points

steering box sector shaft, slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,219 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,219 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,062 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 65,062 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,748 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 48,748 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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E669 THB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E669 THB, 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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E669 THB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 June 1988.

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