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F970 YUM

1988 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,968 mi
Last recorded39,968 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 YUM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,968 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 39,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,969 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 38,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,969 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 38,969 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated mounting bracket corroded and weak (5.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,969 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 38,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 38,969 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,969 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 38,969 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,554 miles

steering box leaking fluid

Fail 15 Nov 2010 81,554 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering box leaking fluid

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,028 miles

signs of fluid leak steering box

Fail 30 Oct 2009 76,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyre tread worn to limit bald on edge

signs of fluid leak steering box

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,974 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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F970 YUM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F970 YUM, 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 F970 YUM registered?

F970 YUM is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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