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F498 AAH

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,062 mi
Last recorded82,062 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 AAH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,687 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 Oct 2016 73,667 miles

Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,165 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,113 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,087 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,989 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 62,717 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 61,539 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,137 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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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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