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F149 DJA

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,469 mi
Last recorded58,469 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 DJA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,469 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 58,468 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,439 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,199 miles

PLAY IN FRONT WHEELBEARING

TOW BAR BRACKET CORRODING

Fail 1 Nov 2012 58,170 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

PLAY IN FRONT WHEELBEARING

TOW BAR BRACKET CORRODING

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,532 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,952 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 55,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 53,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 53,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 51,523 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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F149 DJA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F149 DJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F149 DJA registered?

F149 DJA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F149 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F149 DJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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