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F649 XUK

1988 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,766 mi
Last recorded28,766 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF649 XUK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 28,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,717 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 28,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,680 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,038 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 19,026 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,403 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,917 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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F649 XUK is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F649 XUK, 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 F649 XUK registered?

F649 XUK is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F649 XUK safe to buy?

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