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E962 PNY

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE962 PNY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 77,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 76,083 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 74,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,439 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,439 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,528 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,357 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,778 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,670 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,555 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 56,770 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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E962 PNY is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 E962 PNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E962 PNY?

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What year was E962 PNY registered?

E962 PNY is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E962 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E962 PNY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E962 PNY have outstanding finance?

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