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F866 FHH

1988 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,796 mi
Last recorded36,796 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF866 FHH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 36,796 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 36,796 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,613 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 34,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 30,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 28,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,935 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight play front king pin

Pass 4 Oct 2019 25,511 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 19,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 13,882 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 8,049 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 8,049 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 2,370 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 2,370 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 348 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,271 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 95,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,598 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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F866 FHH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F866 FHH, 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 F866 FHH registered?

F866 FHH is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 October 1988.

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