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E690 SWT

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,692 mi
Last recorded49,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE690 SWT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,692 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 49,692 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in kingpin

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,055 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,055 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,355 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,924 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,142 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,562 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 35,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2005 34,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 34,030 miles

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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E690 SWT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E690 SWT, 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 E690 SWT registered?

E690 SWT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E690 SWT safe to buy?

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