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F22 JFT

1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,916 mi
Last recorded18,916 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate54,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 JFT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,916 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear spring eye bushies starting to crack

Fail 12 Dec 2007 18,699 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear spring eye bushies starting to crack

Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,335 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 9,202 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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F22 JFT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Beige 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 Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,709 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F22 JFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F22 JFT registered?

F22 JFT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 7 September 1988.

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