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E686 FLD

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

924,387 mi
Last recorded924,387 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE686 FLD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 924,387 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,469 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,306 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,562 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 82,558 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 May 2013 81,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust system quite rustey

Pass 22 May 2012 81,691 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 81,470 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 81,470 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,789 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 79,789 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 76,203 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2008 71,386 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 71,386 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2007 67,146 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 67,146 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 62,772 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 62,771 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E686 FLD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E686 FLD, 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 E686 FLD registered?

E686 FLD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E686 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E686 FLD shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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