MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,920 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))
Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced filler on frame (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear brake switch loose
Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Rear brake flexy missing not fitted (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
exhaust system corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
exhaust system corroded
exhaust system touching centre cross member & n/s/r shock absorber
battery insecure
dash / clocks insecure
main lead from alternator to battery insecure
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F231 ANW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F231 ANW, 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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F231 ANW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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