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E871 JEV

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,757 mi
Last recorded72,757 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE871 JEV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 72,757 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 72,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 71,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 70,813 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 69,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,537 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 67,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/r10 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 67,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 66,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 64,915 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 63,684 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,159 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 60,221 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 54,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,892 miles

n/s/r shock absorber movement at lower bush area

Pass 19 May 2009 47,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,526 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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E871 JEV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E871 JEV, 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 E871 JEV registered?

E871 JEV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is E871 JEV safe to buy?

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