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F705 PNP

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,223 mi
Last recorded41,223 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 PNP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,223 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 70,636 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 6,932 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,803 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 40,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,028 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 38,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,486 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,718 miles

Front engine seal leaking

Rear gear box seal leaking

Smoke from exhaust when left idleing

Fail 5 Mar 2015 32,718 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front engine seal leaking

Rear gear box seal leaking

Smoke from exhaust when left idleing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 30,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,516 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,387 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,196 miles

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)

slight drag on h/brake

Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,173 miles

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

slight drag on h/brake

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,870 miles

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight drag on hand brake

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight drag on hand brake

Pass 3 Nov 2005 25,269 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 25,231 miles

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F705 PNP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F705 PNP, 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 F705 PNP registered?

F705 PNP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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