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E953 TWR

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,509 mi
Last recorded82,509 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE953 TWR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,509 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 82,499 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 82,164 miles

c.o just inside limits †tempary repair on head light switch panel †low reserve travel on foot brake

Fail 21 Jun 2005 82,154 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

oil leaks †tyres perished

play in steering box,front king pin & passenger rear anti roll bar bush †fuel hose perished on fuel tank †leaf springs & shock absorber bushes perished

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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E953 TWR is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E953 TWR, 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 E953 TWR registered?

E953 TWR is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 February 1988.

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