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F561 XVG

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

3,757 mi
Last recorded3,757 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF561 XVG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 3,757 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 3,738 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,791 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 1,813 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 1,813 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,405 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 99,375 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear o/s brake sticking

Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 96,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,363 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pivot seized engine mountings at o/s and n/s front broken

Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,363 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pivot seized engine mountings at o/s and n/s front broken

Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 85,326 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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F561 XVG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F561 XVG, 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 F561 XVG registered?

F561 XVG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F561 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F561 XVG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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