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F581 CWB

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,215 mi
Last recorded50,215 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF581 CWB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 50,215 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,629 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 48,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,879 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 33,123 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 33,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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F581 CWB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F581 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F581 CWB registered?

F581 CWB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F581 CWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F581 CWB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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