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F185 YOK

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,573 mi
Last recorded97,573 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 YOK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 97,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,268 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 96,265 miles

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,253 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 95,253 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,246 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 94,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,418 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 93,418 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,796 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 92,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 87,752 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.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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F185 YOK is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F185 YOK, 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 F185 YOK registered?

F185 YOK is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 November 1988.

Is F185 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 YOK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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