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E948 HPF

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,299 mi
Last recorded13,299 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE948 HPF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 13,299 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 11,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 10,344 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 6,882 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 98,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 75,833 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 75,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,954 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 74,953 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

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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E948 HPF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E948 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E948 HPF registered?

E948 HPF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E948 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E948 HPF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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