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E778 HNP

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,761 mi
Last recorded30,761 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE778 HNP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,761 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 30,761 miles

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

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

handbrake cable securing device needs attention

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 62,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper switch insure

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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E778 HNP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E778 HNP, 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.

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What year was E778 HNP registered?

E778 HNP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E778 HNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E778 HNP 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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