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F497 EDV

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,580 mi
Last recorded42,580 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 EDV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,580 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,456 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 42,454 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front passenger seat adjustmwnt disconnected

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,428 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 42,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 42,357 miles

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside rear tyre perishing on tread

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 38,819 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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F497 EDV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F497 EDV, 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 F497 EDV registered?

F497 EDV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 December 1988.

Is F497 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F497 EDV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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