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E685 BTL

1987 Reliant Rialto

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,171 mi
Last recorded90,171 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE685 BTL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 90,171 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,192 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 89,192 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,169 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 89,164 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 89,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,843 miles

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.

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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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.

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