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E984 XLG

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,029 mi
Last recorded8,029 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE984 XLG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 8,029 miles

both front tyres are starting to perish

engine has an oil leak

front tyre is starting to perish

front wheel bearing has slight play

rear spring bushes are starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2008 778 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Oct 2008 6,157 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2007 88,588 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 88,456 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 72,522 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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E984 XLG is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E984 XLG, 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.

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What year was E984 XLG registered?

E984 XLG is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is E984 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E984 XLG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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