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F163 FAO

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,053 mi
Last recorded8,053 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 FAO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 8,053 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 6,621 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 6,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 5,276 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 5,231 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 3,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,803 miles

play in king pin

possible fuel leak from top of tank

Fail 23 Sep 2016 9,706 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly not working (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in king pin

possible fuel leak from top of tank

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,973 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,843 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

sterrig arm end ball joint protective boot split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,766 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 68,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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F163 FAO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F163 FAO, 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 F163 FAO registered?

F163 FAO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F163 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F163 FAO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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