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E947 HPF

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,892 mi
Last recorded17,892 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 HPF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 17,892 miles

some wear suspension etc esp rear spring eye bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2021 17,892 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

some wear suspension etc esp rear spring eye bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,680 miles

rear lamp connections deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2020 17,680 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 16,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,482 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 16,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,861 miles

marginal corrosion to centre steel brake pipe on crossmember

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,420 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 14,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,160 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,779 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 13,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,473 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,445 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 HPF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

E947 HPF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 May 1988.

Is E947 HPF safe to buy?

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