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F721 VEW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,191 mi
Last recorded67,191 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 VEW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 67,191 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 67,188 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,099 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,763 miles

Slight vertical play in front kingpin.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,265 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 36,265 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,523 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 30,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VEW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F721 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.

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What year was F721 VEW registered?

F721 VEW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F721 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F721 VEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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