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E899 VDA

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,123 mi
Last recorded29,123 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE899 VDA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,123 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 29,104 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 190,124 miles
Fail 26 May 2011

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 5,545 miles
Fail 27 May 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2009 92,194 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 90,058 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 90,051 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 88,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 85,315 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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E899 VDA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E899 VDA, 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 E899 VDA registered?

E899 VDA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 June 1988.

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