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RFW 123R

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,447 mi
Last recorded78,447 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFW 123R
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,416 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,691 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,713 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,486 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,374 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,446 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,689 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 55,681 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RFW 123R is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,353 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 RFW 123R, 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 39 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 RFW 123R registered?

RFW 123R is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is RFW 123R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFW 123R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFW 123R have outstanding finance?

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