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F981 AFD

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,219 mi
Last recorded27,219 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 AFD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 27,219 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,392 miles

front suspension arm has been welded rather than replacing it weld appears ok

Fail 13 Sep 2006 10,392 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F981 AFD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F981 AFD, 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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How do I check the history of F981 AFD?

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What year was F981 AFD registered?

F981 AFD is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F981 AFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F981 AFD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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