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F348 GUF

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,276 mi
Last recorded96,276 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF348 GUF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,276 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light inop

Steering column slightly insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2020 96,254 miles

Fuel hose insecure breather pipe on tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light inop

Steering column slightly insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,952 miles

rear fog light slightly dim

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,709 miles

both front seat, rear mount/base plates corroded

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,452 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 95,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,693 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,411 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 93,304 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,964 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 84,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,325 miles

STEERING BOX WORN , FRONT SHOCK BUSHES WORN , SMELL OF FUEL BUT NO LEAK FOUND , FUEL LINES PERISHED AT TANK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Jul 2009 70,080 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 70,080 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,592 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 53,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

all brake pipes corroded , front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,273 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 43,273 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

fuel pipe from tank perishing.

slight damage to offside front flasher lense.

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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F348 GUF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F348 GUF, 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 F348 GUF registered?

F348 GUF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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