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F133 YWW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,403 mi
Last recorded52,403 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 YWW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,403 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2020 52,403 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 16 May 2020 52,401 miles

Direction indicator not working os and ns rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake clevis joint insecure hand brake guide wheel clevis pin split pin insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Position lamp not working os and ns front and os and ns rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2019 52,286 miles

Park brake leaver has low reserve travel left

Passengers Front seat is damaged but still usable

Fail 2 Mar 2019 52,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Park brake leaver has low reserve travel left

Passengers Front seat is damaged but still usable

Passenger's seat insecure Seat to seat bace (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,174 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,174 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,935 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 49,934 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,000 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,672 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,672 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,207 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,900 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 42,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,531 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,972 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,394 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 36,735 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,735 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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F133 YWW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F133 YWW, 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 F133 YWW registered?

F133 YWW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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