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F165 OLW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,539 mi
Last recorded65,539 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 OLW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,539 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,539 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,456 miles

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

indicators slow

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,176 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 46,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,559 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 45,554 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,579 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,034 miles

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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F165 OLW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F165 OLW, 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 F165 OLW registered?

F165 OLW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is F165 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F165 OLW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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