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F972 LFE

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,302 mi
Last recorded16,302 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 LFE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,302 miles

O/S headlamp bulb retaining clip partially missing

Park Brake just met minimum requirements @ 16%

Fail 14 Nov 2012 16,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 12,944 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 12,850 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,881 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 97,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 96,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,709 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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F972 LFE is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F972 LFE, 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 F972 LFE registered?

F972 LFE is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F972 LFE safe to buy?

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