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F21 JFT

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 JFT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2007

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

alternator loose and not charging

Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 56,832 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 56,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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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F21 JFT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F21 JFT, 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 F21 JFT registered?

F21 JFT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F21 JFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 JFT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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