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F772 JOD

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,324 mi
Last recorded63,324 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF772 JOD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front side lamp lens missing

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

battery loose

slight play front king pin

slight play steering column

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

battery insecure

slight play front king pin

Fail 1 Dec 2021 63,283 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery insecure

slight play front king pin

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

battery loose

engine emitting excessive exhaust smoke

slight oil leak engine sump

slight play front king pin

Fail 7 Aug 2020 63,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r and front (1.2.1 (f))

battery loose

excessive exhaust smoke

slight play front king pin

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,133 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,133 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 62,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,135 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in steering box.

Slight play on steering king pin.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,731 miles

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight damage to rear bumper.

Fail 17 Sep 2011 61,722 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Slight play in front king pin.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,128 miles

Front o/s engine mount missing.

Slight cracking on n/s rear tyre tread.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight damage to n/s o/s rear bumper.

Slight water in o/s head light.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 60,494 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight cracking on n/s rear tyre tread.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,775 miles

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 59,154 miles

Cracking on front number plate.

Dirt in rear number plate.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,585 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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F772 JOD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 F772 JOD, 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 F772 JOD registered?

F772 JOD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 December 1988.

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