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F995 SJV

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,702 mi
Last recorded1,702 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF995 SJV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 1,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,887 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 3,611 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Jan 2007 3,589 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 3,588 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r/tyre perished

rear u/j worn

Pass 17 Jan 2006 3,084 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 3,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

propshaft defective

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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F995 SJV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F995 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F995 SJV registered?

F995 SJV is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 September 1988.

Is F995 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F995 SJV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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