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E455 NCL

1987 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,358 mi
Last recorded64,358 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE455 NCL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 64,358 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 64,358 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 64,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,974 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front leaf spring bushes deteriorated but not moving excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,227 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 62,227 miles

Front Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment OS mounting detached ( broken) (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2020 57,862 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusted

rear shockabsorbers lower bolts condition

steering column / dashboard movement

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe rusted

offside rear brake binding

rear shockabsorber mounts condition

steering column play

Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,145 miles

dashboard / steering column condition

rear lights operation

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,472 miles

rear nearside antiroll bar link condition and d bush offside

rear shocks lower mounts

slight front wheel bearing play

steering column mounting condition

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,339 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 55,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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E455 NCL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E455 NCL, 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 E455 NCL?

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What year was E455 NCL registered?

E455 NCL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E455 NCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E455 NCL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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