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F859 XWR

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,363 mi
Last recorded71,363 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF859 XWR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,363 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 71,363 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,721 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 69,706 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,094 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 65,094 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 62,288 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F859 XWR is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F859 XWR, 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 F859 XWR registered?

F859 XWR is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 December 1988.

Is F859 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F859 XWR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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