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E754 VWA

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,772 mi
Last recorded48,772 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE754 VWA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,772 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,126 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,181 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhust & near side door mirror

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,326 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,876 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 44,876 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,926 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,179 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 43,179 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,287 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 41,340 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,340 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 39,805 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,805 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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E754 VWA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E754 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 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 E754 VWA registered?

E754 VWA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is E754 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E754 VWA shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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