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F578 CWB

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,159 mi
Last recorded61,159 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 CWB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,159 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,141 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,123 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,131 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 47,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,798 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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F578 CWB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 F578 CWB, 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 F578 CWB registered?

F578 CWB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F578 CWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F578 CWB shows 7 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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