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E947 GLB

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,994 mi
Last recorded85,994 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 GLB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 85,994 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 85,994 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,994 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 85,994 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 85,994 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,994 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 85,994 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment dash insecure & broken (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,994 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 85,994 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure dash (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,990 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 85,990 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure Dash (2.1.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,964 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,575 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,310 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,352 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,011 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,353 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,172 miles

Emission level very high

Fail 6 Feb 2007 74,172 miles

Emission level very high

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 71,015 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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E947 GLB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E947 GLB, 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 E947 GLB registered?

E947 GLB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E947 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E947 GLB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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