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F299 BJL

1988 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,766 mi
Last recorded49,766 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF299 BJL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,766 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

front tyre slightly perished

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight engine misfire

slight play in front king pin

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight play in front king pin

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,557 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,520 miles

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

Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Aug 2005 47,159 miles

both rear shockabsorbers leaking slightly.

front shockabsorber leaking slightly.

some play in front king pin.

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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F299 BJL is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F299 BJL, 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 F299 BJL registered?

F299 BJL is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 August 1988.

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