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F209 CDT

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,386 mi
Last recorded3,386 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 CDT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2008 3,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 3,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 97,330 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 91,490 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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F209 CDT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F209 CDT, 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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How do I check the history of F209 CDT?

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What year was F209 CDT registered?

F209 CDT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F209 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F209 CDT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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