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F901 BWU

1988 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,354 mi
Last recorded55,354 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 BWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 55,354 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,289 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 49,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 48,236 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 46,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,155 miles

slight play in king pin

Fail 23 Mar 2006 46,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in king pin

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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F901 BWU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F901 BWU, 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 F901 BWU registered?

F901 BWU is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F901 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F901 BWU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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