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F353 HUF

1988 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

8,773 mi
Last recorded8,773 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF353 HUF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 8,773 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 8,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 8,747 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 8,747 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 8,593 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 8,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 8,567 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 8,534 miles

dashboard condition

headlights condition

kingpin slight wear

wiper condition

Pass 18 Aug 2014 7,980 miles

dashboard/ column condition

kingpin slight wear

Pass 19 Aug 2013 4,756 miles

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

dashboard/column support worn

front suspension arm rusted

offside rear brake effort

Fail 19 Aug 2013 4,740 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

dashboard/column support worn

front suspension arm rusted

offside rear brake effort

Pass 23 Aug 2012 3,287 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 3,287 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 2,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 1,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 99,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 98,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,239 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 93,735 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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F353 HUF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F353 HUF, 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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F353 HUF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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