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F971 RAB

1988 Reliant Rialto Van

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,697 mi
Last recorded31,697 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto Van49,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 RAB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,697 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 31,697 miles

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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F971 RAB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 49,201 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F971 RAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F971 RAB?

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What year was F971 RAB registered?

F971 RAB is a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 14 November 1988.

Is F971 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F971 RAB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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