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F473 XEX

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,545 mi
Last recorded21,545 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 XEX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,545 miles

Fuel filler neck pipe deteriorated

Nearside outer marker light dull

Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 21,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 20,582 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 20,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Brake rod modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 19,559 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,233 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 17,192 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F473 XEX is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F473 XEX, 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 F473 XEX registered?

F473 XEX is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F473 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F473 XEX shows 12 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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