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F971 FAO

1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Black Petrol 1135cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,240 mi
Last recorded10,240 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate54,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 FAO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,135cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,682 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 8,682 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 8,001 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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F971 FAO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Black with a 1,135cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F971 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F971 FAO registered?

F971 FAO is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F971 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F971 FAO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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