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E817 JAY

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,437 mi
Last recorded61,437 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE817 JAY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,437 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,999 miles

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

dashboard insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,025 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,669 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 54,432 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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E817 JAY is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E817 JAY, 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 E817 JAY registered?

E817 JAY is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E817 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E817 JAY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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