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F752 JFW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,930 mi
Last recorded44,930 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF752 JFW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 44,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,966 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 43,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 42,280 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear and o/s r tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,623 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,617 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 40,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in front king pin

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,389 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,649 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,025 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,463 miles

light smoke from exhaust

possible wiper fault

Pass 5 Jul 2005 30,502 miles

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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F752 JFW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F752 JFW, 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 F752 JFW registered?

F752 JFW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F752 JFW safe to buy?

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