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F617 LUT

1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,906 mi
Last recorded7,906 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate54,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 LUT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 7,906 miles

oil leak noted

vehicle smoking from exhaust

Offside Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 7,184 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 6,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 5,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 5,792 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 5,792 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 4,918 miles

no reserve travel handbrake

Pass 15 Nov 2019 4,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 3,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 3,084 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 1,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 679 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 648 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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F617 LUT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F617 LUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F617 LUT registered?

F617 LUT is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F617 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F617 LUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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