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F787 TNH

1988 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,101 mi
Last recorded3,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF787 TNH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 3,101 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 May 2013 2,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 2,621 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 23,847 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 2,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 41,717 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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F787 TNH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F787 TNH, 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 F787 TNH registered?

F787 TNH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F787 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F787 TNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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