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E972 PAF

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,396 mi
Last recorded63,396 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE972 PAF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 63,396 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise both rear tyres perrished

advise play in steering columb and dashboard

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,811 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 58,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,631 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,311 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

pasangers rear tyre becoming perrished

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,912 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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E972 PAF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E972 PAF, 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

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What year was E972 PAF registered?

E972 PAF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E972 PAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E972 PAF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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