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F861 PEU

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,820 mi
Last recorded33,820 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF861 PEU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,820 miles

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,832 miles

Engine leaking oil

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in front king pin

Slight play in steering box

Fail 4 Mar 2008 29,832 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Engine leaking oil

Front wiper blade poor

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in front king pin

Slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,556 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,556 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,063 miles

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

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

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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F861 PEU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F861 PEU, 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 F861 PEU registered?

F861 PEU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F861 PEU safe to buy?

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