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F385 EAO

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

24,578 mi
Last recorded24,578 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 EAO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 24,578 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 24,578 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 24,311 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside engine mounting broken

Offside Front engine mounting broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively front (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2020 24,073 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside engine mounting broken

Offside Front engine mounting broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively front (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2019 23,722 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 23,717 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,401 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 23,401 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,955 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 22,955 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,549 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 22,549 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,333 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 22,333 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,091 miles

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

both front engine mountins split

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 21,560 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 21,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,153 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 21,153 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,950 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 20,950 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,698 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 20,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F385 EAO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F385 EAO, 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 F385 EAO registered?

F385 EAO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F385 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F385 EAO shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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