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F505 HFJ

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,696 mi
Last recorded43,696 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 HFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,696 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,890 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,428 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 39,427 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,407 miles

slight lift at front king pin

Fail 6 Sep 2011 39,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

slight lift at front king pin

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,168 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,315 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 38,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,660 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 35,660 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F505 HFJ 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 71.4%.

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 F505 HFJ, 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 F505 HFJ registered?

F505 HFJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F505 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 HFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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