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F986 AUG

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,114 mi
Last recorded75,114 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 AUG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,114 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 75,103 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,672 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 74,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle pipe (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,959 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,864 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 66,896 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,017 miles

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,973 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 59,136 miles

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

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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F986 AUG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F986 AUG, 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 F986 AUG registered?

F986 AUG is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 December 1988.

Is F986 AUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F986 AUG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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