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E791 WSW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,890 mi
Last recorded54,890 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE791 WSW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,890 miles

All tyres perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2016 54,890 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at shocker mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped along axle (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 54,202 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,068 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,043 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,826 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 46,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,616 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 44,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,733 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 39,733 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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E791 WSW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E791 WSW, 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 E791 WSW registered?

E791 WSW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E791 WSW safe to buy?

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