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F427 AKH

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 AKH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 74,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 74,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,630 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 72,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 71,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,794 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,107 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,670 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,239 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,971 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,558 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,602 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,071 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,055 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,016 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,879 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 55,879 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,669 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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F427 AKH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F427 AKH, 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

How do I check the history of F427 AKH?

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What year was F427 AKH registered?

F427 AKH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 September 1988.

Is F427 AKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F427 AKH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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