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F804 SDD

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,438 mi
Last recorded27,438 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF804 SDD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,438 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,336 miles

Oil leak

front tyre worn on edge

nail/object in front tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2014 27,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

front tyre worn on edge

nail/object in front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,231 miles

check/set carb

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,967 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Rear wheels poorly seated but secure.

Some wear in steering box.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 26,967 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure.

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

Rear wheels poorly seated but secure.

Some wear in steering box.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,625 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,625 miles

Centre Front Lower front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s egine mounting deteriated.

rear brake imbalance.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,170 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,632 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 25,585 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight oil leak suspect filter housing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,946 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 23,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both engine mountings split

front exhaust mounting splitting

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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F804 SDD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F804 SDD, 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 F804 SDD registered?

F804 SDD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is F804 SDD safe to buy?

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