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F517 TDC

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,214 mi
Last recorded91,214 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 TDC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,214 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 91,030 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 89,923 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 89,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 89,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 88,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 87,891 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 87,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,077 miles

movement at top steering column mount

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s headlamp poor pattern

rear brakes sticky

steel brake pipes corroded under master cylinder

Pass 1 May 2009 86,354 miles

steel brake pipe under master cylinder corroded

Pass 2 May 2008 85,654 miles

front tyre well worn on edges 145/10

rear steel brake on axle pipe corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 84,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 78,800 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 78,800 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F517 TDC is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F517 TDC, 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 F517 TDC registered?

F517 TDC is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F517 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F517 TDC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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