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E8 BAP

1988 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BAP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 6 Nov 2013 73,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,492 miles

front tyre perished tread area

o/s and n/s rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 5 Nov 2012 73,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyre perished tread area

o/s and n/s rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,415 miles

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

Driver's seat fixing plate (under floor pan) excessively corroded

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear suspension leaf spring concave to front of axle fixing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 73,405 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Rear Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

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

Driver's seat fixing plate (under floor pan) excessively corroded

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear suspension leaf spring concave to front of axle fixing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,388 miles

King pin has slight play.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,730 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,068 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 64,068 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,210 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 61,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 58,159 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 58,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E8 BAP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E8 BAP, 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 E8 BAP registered?

E8 BAP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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