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E696 XKO

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

60,783 mi
Last recorded60,783 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 XKO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 60,783 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 TYRE, RECOMEND IT IS CHANGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O\S\R AND FRONT TYRES MARKED FOR TAILER USE , BUT ARE E MARKED

Fail 11 Jan 2024 60,783 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH ENDS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative SIDE REPEATER AND LOOSE IN BODY (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect AND LOOSE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid DRIPPING OFF BRAKE BACK PLATE (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working ALL 4 ,FRONT AND REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail CATCHING ON BACK PLATE BRACKET (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing THIS IS A 2007 TYRE,RECOMEND YOU CHANGE IT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O\S\R AND FRONT TYRES MARKED FOR TRAILER USE ONLY, BUT ARE "E" MARKED.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,783 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,783 miles

All direction indicators not working NOT FLASHING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,783 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,783 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing grease cap missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,783 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 69,830 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure to rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play also camber (kpi) slightly out of line (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,883 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 60,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,606 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 43,920 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 43,854 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,945 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,271 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 39,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S front seat missing. seat belt checked.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,583 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 35,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,878 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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E696 XKO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 E696 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.

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E696 XKO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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