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F721 RDF

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,163 mi
Last recorded76,163 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 RDF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,163 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 76,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,147 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,076 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,815 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 75,811 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,580 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 75,574 miles

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 75,324 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 75,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,033 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge on raised platform section of tread

Fail 25 Jan 2008 74,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,564 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,639 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 73,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle leaking

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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F721 RDF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F721 RDF, 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 F721 RDF?

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What year was F721 RDF registered?

F721 RDF is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F721 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F721 RDF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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