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E704 HKV

1987 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,489 mi
Last recorded31,489 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 HKV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,489 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,239 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No lights fitted at time of test

slight corroison on all suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,539 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2013 50,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,417 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 30,417 miles

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,359 miles

rear footbrake only just met requirements

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,937 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 29,935 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,341 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 29,010 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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E704 HKV is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E704 HKV, 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 E704 HKV registered?

E704 HKV is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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