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F472 HKX

1988 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,121 mi
Last recorded34,121 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF472 HKX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,121 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 34,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,733 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,590 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 29,590 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,375 miles

offside dip beam slightly dim

secondery main beam inoperative

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,763 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 28,763 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,880 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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F472 HKX is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F472 HKX, 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 F472 HKX registered?

F472 HKX is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F472 HKX safe to buy?

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