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F422 HYJ

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,124 mi
Last recorded59,124 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF422 HYJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,897 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 42,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,147 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 42,147 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 42,129 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tortion bar bushes in poor condition

under body very oily

very slight noise on the front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,760 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 41,760 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,880 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 40,842 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 39,931 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 39,902 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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F422 HYJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F422 HYJ, 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 F422 HYJ registered?

F422 HYJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F422 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F422 HYJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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