1988 Reliant Rialto 0.8L Petrol · F705 PNP
1988 Reliant Rialto (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 41,223 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT RIALTO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F705 PNP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2023
- 41,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
F705 PNP Mileage History
- 27/10/200525,231 mi
- 03/11/200525,269 mi+38 mi
- 24/10/200625,575 mi+306 mi
- 24/10/200725,870 mi+295 mi
- 24/10/200826,173 mi+303 mi
- 31/10/200826,196 mi+23 mi
- 26/10/200926,387 mi+191 mi
- 19/10/201026,516 mi+129 mi
- 28/03/201228,815 mi+2,299 mi
- 25/03/201330,263 mi+1,448 mi
- 10/03/201430,941 mi+678 mi
- 10/03/201430,941 mi
- 05/03/201532,718 mi+1,777 mi
- 05/03/201532,718 mi
- 15/03/201635,486 mi+2,768 mi
- 15/03/201635,486 mi
- 15/03/201738,028 mi+2,542 mi
- 15/03/201738,028 mi
- 19/03/201840,363 mi+2,335 mi
- 19/03/201840,363 mi
- 06/03/201940,803 mi+440 mi
- 26/05/20206,932 mi-33,871 mi
- 21/05/202170,636 mi+63,704 mi
- 13/02/202341,223 mi-29,413 mi
Average of roughly 925 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F705 PNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Reliant Rialto (F705 PNP) between October 2005 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F705 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F705PNP.
AUSTIN
MINI MAYFAIR
AUDI
100
AUSTIN
MINI MAYFAIR
MERCEDES-BENZ
208 D
MOTOVESPA
TX200
HONDA
CBR600F
BMW
3 SERIES
HONDA
NSR
HONDA
C90
MERCEDES-BENZ
VIANO
TOYOTA
MR2
FORD
FIESTA
RELIANT RIALTO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1988 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.