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F238 WEX

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,930 mi
Last recorded50,930 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 WEX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,930 miles

Rear number plate debonding

boot cant open

chip screen

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in front king pin

Nearside Rear tyre and front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 50,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre and front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear number plate debonding

boot cant open

chip screen

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in front king pin

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,323 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,842 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 48,842 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,436 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,436 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,436 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,424 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch return spring missing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 46,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,449 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,025 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,025 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,952 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 43,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,655 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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F238 WEX is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F238 WEX, 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 F238 WEX registered?

F238 WEX is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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