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E939 GCP

1987 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,996 mi
Last recorded90,996 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE939 GCP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,996 miles

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

front ex mount broken

n/s/r wheel arch cracked

o/s engine mount deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 Oct 2013 90,981 miles

Centre Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

dip beam bit down on output

front ex mount broken

front tyre bad wear on o/s edge

front wheel leans over?

n/s/r mud flap close to tyre

n/s/r wheel arch cracked

o/s engine mount very soft

steering box slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,929 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 88,905 miles

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

Centre Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,091 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 87,091 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,203 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 82,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,389 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 78,025 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 78,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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E939 GCP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E939 GCP, 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.

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What year was E939 GCP registered?

E939 GCP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 December 1987.

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