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E782 BTW

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,130 mi
Last recorded70,130 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE782 BTW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,466 miles

rear service brake efficiency only just met legal requirements

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,008 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,080 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,071 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,062 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,954 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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E782 BTW is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E782 BTW, 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

How do I check the history of E782 BTW?

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What year was E782 BTW registered?

E782 BTW is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E782 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E782 BTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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