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F372 BUA

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,719 mi
Last recorded54,719 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF372 BUA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 52,498 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 42,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F372 BUA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F372 BUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F372 BUA registered?

F372 BUA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F372 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F372 BUA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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