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E802 SHA

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

51,055 mi
Last recorded51,055 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE802 SHA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 51,055 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2015 51,050 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tick over slighty high

Fail 27 May 2014 51,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

battry loose

Pass 27 May 2014 51,014 miles

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

battry loose

Pass 25 May 2013 50,972 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battry loose

Fail 24 May 2013 50,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battry loose

Pass 14 May 2012 50,593 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battry loose

Fail 12 May 2012 50,591 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battry loose

Pass 25 May 2011 49,483 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,297 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,492 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 44,488 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,694 miles

o/side rear light lens faded

Fail 11 Feb 2008 43,694 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

o/side rear light lens faded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,399 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 42,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,530 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 39,529 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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E802 SHA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 E802 SHA, 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 E802 SHA registered?

E802 SHA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E802 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E802 SHA shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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