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F381 FNU

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

26,621 mi
Last recorded26,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF381 FNU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 26,621 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle underside dirty/covered in mud

Fail 20 Jul 2022 26,621 miles

Fuel hose leaking front of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle underside dirty/covered in mud

Pass 3 Feb 2020 26,616 miles

under vehicle covered in mud

Fail 3 Feb 2020 26,616 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under vehicle covered in mud

Pass 7 Feb 2019 26,290 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

under vehicle covered in mud

Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,553 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2018 25,553 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,928 miles

both side repeater covers missing

under vehicle covered in mud

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,228 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 22,226 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,654 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 18,614 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 18,612 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,713 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,900 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 15,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,782 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 15,679 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 15,679 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,330 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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F381 FNU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F381 FNU, 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 F381 FNU registered?

F381 FNU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F381 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F381 FNU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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