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E849 OGL

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,799 mi
Last recorded28,799 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE849 OGL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 28,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 28,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 28,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 28,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough steering box (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,656 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 27,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,881 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 26,881 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,748 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 24,271 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,530 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 22,530 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,588 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 20,588 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 18,503 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,056 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 13,592 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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E849 OGL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E849 OGL, 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 E849 OGL registered?

E849 OGL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E849 OGL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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