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F911 FFJ

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,921 mi
Last recorded78,921 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF911 FFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,921 miles

front spoiler fitted obscuring vision

poorly routed accessory wiring

rear spoiler insecure

speedo cable insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2015 78,909 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

front spoiler fitted obscuring vision

poorly routed accesory wiring

rear spoiler insecure

speedo cable insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2013 74,632 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear axel oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,518 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,271 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 72,271 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 71,972 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 71,970 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,551 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 66,128 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 66,122 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F911 FFJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F911 FFJ, 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 F911 FFJ registered?

F911 FFJ is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F911 FFJ safe to buy?

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