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E709 MCE

1988 Reliant Rialto Van

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,201 mi
Last recorded49,201 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Van49,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE709 MCE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,303 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,068 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 44,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 43,983 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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E709 MCE is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 49,201 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E709 MCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E709 MCE registered?

E709 MCE is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E709 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E709 MCE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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