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E829 PFU

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,952 mi
Last recorded61,952 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE829 PFU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,952 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 61,952 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,865 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,306 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 55,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,782 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 54,109 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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E829 PFU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E829 PFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E829 PFU registered?

E829 PFU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E829 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E829 PFU 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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