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F68 SAJ

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,170 mi
Last recorded2,170 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF68 SAJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 2,170 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,962 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 92,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 92,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 91,346 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front m/cylinder to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front m/cylinder to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,530 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel hose slightly chafed filler pipe perished (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,604 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,808 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,201 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,201 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,842 miles

both engine mounting rubbers deteriorated but not detached

Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,562 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,929 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,195 miles

Steering column top bracket slight freeplay †Shockabsorber bushes perished †Fan belt slack †Front wiper torn slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,218 miles

Slight movement at steering column mounts

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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F68 SAJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F68 SAJ, 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 F68 SAJ registered?

F68 SAJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F68 SAJ safe to buy?

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