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E817 WTU

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,030 mi
Last recorded71,030 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE817 WTU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 71,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,415 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 62,322 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 May 2007 52,998 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 42,880 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 33,506 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 33,501 miles

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

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 WTU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E817 WTU, 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

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What year was E817 WTU registered?

E817 WTU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 December 1987.

Is E817 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E817 WTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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