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TIG 5084

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,835 mi
Last recorded91,835 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 5084
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 91,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

exhaust condition

front brake pipe end rusted

handbrake cable frayed

handbrake travel

kingpin worn

rear fuel hose condition

seat mount loose

steering column movement

wiper operation and mounting worn

Pass 18 May 2023 91,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 91,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,523 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 90,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,551 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,704 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,187 miles

Play in front king pin

Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,145 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in front king pin

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,795 miles

Slight play in front king pin

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,436 miles

intermittant fault on brake lights

slight play in king pin

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,545 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,527 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,456 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,960 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel tank breather pipe cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2008 53,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Fuel tank breather pipe cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2006 50,911 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 50,911 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside engine mount broken

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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TIG 5084 is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TIG 5084, 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 TIG 5084 registered?

TIG 5084 is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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