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E763 HTW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,274 mi
Last recorded54,274 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE763 HTW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,274 miles

wear on rear antiroll bar mount bushes

Fail 22 May 2013 54,237 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wear on rear antiroll bar mount bushes

Pass 24 May 2012 52,728 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 52,642 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 50,755 miles

Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight movement in steering column lower fixing at box

surface c orrosion on left to right rear metal brake pipe(across axle)

Fail 11 May 2011 50,735 miles

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

Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight movement in steering column lower fixing at box

surface c orrosion on left to right rear metal brake pipe(across axle)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,176 miles

slight in and out movement on steering column

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,913 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 44,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2007 37,934 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,046 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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E763 HTW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E763 HTW, 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 E763 HTW registered?

E763 HTW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E763 HTW safe to buy?

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