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E705 SWT

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,071 mi
Last recorded48,071 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 SWT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 48,071 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,910 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2019 47,901 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column attachment defective bracket (2.2.2 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,142 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 47,136 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,857 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight drag at rear wheels

Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,687 miles

rear brakes out of balance by 29%

rear foglamp not fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 45,683 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brakes out of balance by 29%

rear foglamp not fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,636 miles

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

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

all engine mountings insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2010 45,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all engine mountings insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,793 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,533 miles

front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,694 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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E705 SWT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow 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 E705 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 E705 SWT registered?

E705 SWT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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