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E753 VWA

1987 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,312 mi
Last recorded46,312 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE753 VWA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,312 miles

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

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

foot brake control pivot hole slightly worn borderline failure

had to run engine for a short time to boost battery for headlights to meet brightness requirements.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 44,954 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering control handlebar grip has no clearance at full lock (9.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering control handlebar grip has no clearance at full lock (9.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2007
Fail 11 May 2007

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

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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E753 VWA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E753 VWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E753 VWA registered?

E753 VWA is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E753 VWA safe to buy?

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