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F810 RRW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,875 mi
Last recorded61,875 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF810 RRW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 61,875 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 61,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 61,373 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

king pin bushes slight play

stain on fuel tank

Pass 16 Sep 2017 59,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,584 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 58,584 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,175 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,175 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,715 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 51,715 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 43,771 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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F810 RRW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F810 RRW, 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 F810 RRW registered?

F810 RRW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F810 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F810 RRW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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