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F824 XFD

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 858cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,294 mi
Last recorded51,294 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF824 XFD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine858cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 51,294 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2025 51,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2024 50,217 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK ?

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,184 miles

BOTH ENGINE MOUNTINGS WEAK

Pass 5 May 2021 50,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,097 miles

BOTH ENGINE MOUNTINGS WEAK ?

OIL LEAK ENGINE ?

Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,921 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH BUSHES PERISHED BUT SERVICEABLE (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,770 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,233 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,760 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 32,525 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,525 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 May 2006 31,309 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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F824 XFD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 858cc 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 F824 XFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F824 XFD registered?

F824 XFD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F824 XFD safe to buy?

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