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F427 SHG

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,151 mi
Last recorded66,151 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 SHG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,151 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 66,151 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,141 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

bonnet of vehicle not secured

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,949 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2010 65,768 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 65,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,443 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,564 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 64,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 62,957 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 SHG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F427 SHG, 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 F427 SHG registered?

F427 SHG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is F427 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F427 SHG shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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