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F555 THD

1988 Reliant Rialto

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,308 mi
Last recorded20,308 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 THD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,308 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 20,302 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (9.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (9.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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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F555 THD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F555 THD, 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 F555 THD registered?

F555 THD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F555 THD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F555 THD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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