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F714 VEW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,757 mi
Last recorded95,757 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF714 VEW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,757 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 89,950 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,950 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 May 2014 87,396 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,519 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,667 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 80,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,993 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,980 miles

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

nearside rear wheel rim becoming corroded

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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F714 VEW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F714 VEW, 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 F714 VEW?

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What year was F714 VEW registered?

F714 VEW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F714 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F714 VEW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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