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F103 FVO

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,126 mi
Last recorded39,126 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 FVO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,126 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,120 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front A frame corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,079 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery clamp close to terminals

Fail 3 Dec 2013 39,079 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery clamp close to terminals

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,069 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 39,065 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine doesnot tick over

Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen wiper not self cancelling

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody heavy rusting

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,928 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear tyres perrishing

slight play in steering box

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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F103 FVO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F103 FVO, 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 F103 FVO registered?

F103 FVO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F103 FVO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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