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E997 SNF

1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,617 mi
Last recorded8,617 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate54,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 SNF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 8,617 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

wiring at headstock insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2019 8,617 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

wiring at headstock insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2018 8,617 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2016 8,617 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,148 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 86,147 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 585 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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E997 SNF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E997 SNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E997 SNF registered?

E997 SNF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E997 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E997 SNF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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