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F448 SBV

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,161 mi
Last recorded49,161 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 SBV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,161 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,127 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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F448 SBV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F448 SBV, 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 F448 SBV registered?

F448 SBV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F448 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F448 SBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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