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E678 UBO

1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,725 mi
Last recorded42,725 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate54,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE678 UBO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 42,725 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Metal pipe at right hand rear wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished left hand badly and treads just 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,137 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 42,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 42,135 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective lens missing (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

unable to unlock rear door

Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,979 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 41,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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E678 UBO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Yellow 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 Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,709 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E678 UBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E678 UBO registered?

E678 UBO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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