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F850 FTA

1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate54,709 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF850 FTA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015
Fail 24 Aug 2015

Front suspension assembly component loose front forks allowing front wheel to be out of aline (9.2.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear on o/s (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped from master cylinder to hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,584 miles

Ad vise on smoke from rear exhaust

Advise engine mounts broken away

Fail 24 Aug 2009 17,580 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ad vise on smoke from rear exhaust

Advise engine mounts broken away

Fail 12 Jul 2007 11,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,041 miles

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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F850 FTA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,709 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F850 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F850 FTA registered?

F850 FTA is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 15 September 1988.

Is F850 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F850 FTA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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