MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine emitts slight smoke at idle
n/s/r tyre perished
oil leak
rear anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play
slight play in steering box
oil leak
slight play in steering box
Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
oil leak
slight play in steering box
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
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F498 AAH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 F498 AAH, 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 F498 AAH registered?
F498 AAH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 October 1988.
Is F498 AAH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F498 AAH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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