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F704 KAA

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,615 mi
Last recorded83,615 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF704 KAA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,615 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,220 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 82,194 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened strengthening member (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,491 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,248 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,096 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 75,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,910 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,069 miles

Propshaft universal joint has play

Fail 24 Nov 2010 75,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft universal joint has play

Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,548 miles

steering box has slight play

Slight kingpin movement

Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,710 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 69,506 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,506 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,840 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 67,839 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 65,893 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 65,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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F704 KAA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F704 KAA, 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 F704 KAA registered?

F704 KAA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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