MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front suspension has slight corrosion (9.2.9)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front suspension has slight corrosion (9.2.9)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front suspension has slight corrosion (9.2.9)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E685 BTL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 E685 BTL, 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 E685 BTL registered?
E685 BTL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 December 1987.
Is E685 BTL safe to buy?
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