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E695 XKO

1988 Reliant Rialto

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,379 mi
Last recorded54,379 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE695 XKO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 54,379 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,816 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 53,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,012 miles

passenger door difficult to close

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,130 miles

rear shock shrouds rusted away

slight staining to front shock absorber

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,261 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 51,261 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,732 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 48,672 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,181 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 47,181 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,140 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 46,296 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,695 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,768 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 37,300 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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E695 XKO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E695 XKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E695 XKO registered?

E695 XKO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E695 XKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E695 XKO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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