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F98 RCP

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,048 mi
Last recorded32,048 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 RCP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,048 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,279 miles

slight play still in front king pin †requires new radius arm

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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F98 RCP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F98 RCP, 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 F98 RCP registered?

F98 RCP is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F98 RCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F98 RCP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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