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F863 RMU

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,982 mi
Last recorded85,982 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 RMU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,982 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 85,972 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,636 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 85,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,600 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 84,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,878 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 83,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,031 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,147 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,344 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,044 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 75,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,878 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 72,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,128 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,032 miles

"free-play"in steering box.

"lift"in king-pin.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 69,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

"free-play"in steering box.

"lift"in king-pin.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,713 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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F863 RMU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F863 RMU, 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 F863 RMU registered?

F863 RMU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F863 RMU safe to buy?

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