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E877 BFM

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,326 mi
Last recorded90,326 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE877 BFM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 90,326 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 89,912 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,781 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,607 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 83,607 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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E877 BFM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E877 BFM, 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 E877 BFM registered?

E877 BFM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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