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F101 DWF

1988 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,202 mi
Last recorded98,202 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 DWF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 98,202 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,494 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,727 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,322 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,538 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,428 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,658 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,629 miles

n/s headlamp glass misted

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

slight play in kingpin

Pass 10 Dec 2009
Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,568 miles

slight play in king pin

Fail 11 Dec 2008 79,547 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in king pin

Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 73,071 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 73,050 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F101 DWF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,154 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 F101 DWF, 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 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F101 DWF registered?

F101 DWF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 November 1988.

Is F101 DWF safe to buy?

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