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F69 SAJ

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,306 mi
Last recorded19,306 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF69 SAJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 19,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 19,039 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 18,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 17,233 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 17,233 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,233 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 17,203 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 17,203 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 17,014 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 17,014 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 17,114 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 15,464 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

HORN MUFFLED

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

REAR PROPSHAFT WAS LOOSE - WE HAVE RETIGHTENED

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL ON REAR FOOT BRAKE - ADVISE LOOK AT IN FUTURE

WE HAVE FITTED NEW VALVE CAPS TO ALL WHEELS

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,464 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

HORN MUFFLED

REAR PROPSHAFT WAS LOOSE - WE HAVE RETIGHTENED

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL ON REAR FOOT BRAKE - ADVISE LOOK AT IN FUTURE

WE HAVE FITTED NEW VALVE CAPS TO ALL WHEELS

Pass 2 May 2013 15,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,237 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,797 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 80,755 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 80,749 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 70,800 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 70,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F69 SAJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F69 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

How do I check the history of F69 SAJ?

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What year was F69 SAJ registered?

F69 SAJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 November 1988.

Is F69 SAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F69 SAJ shows 21 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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