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F448 GMB

1988 Reliant Rialto Van

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,533 mi
Last recorded27,533 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Van49,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 GMB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,533 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,370 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 24,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 20,793 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 20,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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F448 GMB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 49,201 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F448 GMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F448 GMB registered?

F448 GMB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 14 December 1988.

Is F448 GMB safe to buy?

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