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F166 OLW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,388 mi
Last recorded99,388 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 OLW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,388 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 99,385 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,408 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 88,404 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,447 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 77,444 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,985 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,112 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 51,105 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,593 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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F166 OLW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 F166 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 F166 OLW registered?

F166 OLW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F166 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F166 OLW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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