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F287 HAM

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,401 mi
Last recorded97,401 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF287 HAM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under brake reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play to steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight play in front king pin

Fail 1 Nov 2018 97,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under brake reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play to steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight play in front king pin

Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,725 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 94,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,910 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,199 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,501 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,754 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 828,834 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 80,870 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 75,940 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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F287 HAM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F287 HAM, 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 F287 HAM registered?

F287 HAM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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