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F363 JCG

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

25,429 mi
Last recorded25,429 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF363 JCG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 25,429 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 25,428 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,392 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,222 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 24,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,949 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 24,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,900 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 23,900 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,587 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 23,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,079 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 20,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,404 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 17,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,582 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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F363 JCG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F363 JCG, 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 F363 JCG registered?

F363 JCG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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