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F25 GDM

1988 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

97,087 mi
Last recorded97,087 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 GDM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,087 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,578 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 94,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 93,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 90,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,623 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,037 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,037 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 83,321 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 83,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,756 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front number plate damaged

some roughness in steering box

some roughness in steering column bearings

Fail 3 Sep 2013 81,756 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front number plate damaged

some roughness in steering box

some roughness in steering column bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,260 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 78,228 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,037 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2009 75,016 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,053 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all seat belt mountings corroded

brake pipe on front wheel rusty

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2008 73,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear seat belt mountings corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,931 miles

wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,769 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 68,769 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 66,283 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 66,233 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both brake pipes on rear axle rusty

brake pipes on front wheel rusty

front exhaust pipe rusty

nearside rear handbrake guide weak

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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F25 GDM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 F25 GDM, 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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F25 GDM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 September 1988.

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