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F127 FVF

1989 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,784 mi
Last recorded64,784 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF127 FVF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 64,784 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,722 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 63,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Body panel likely to become detached bonnet insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel breather pipe to fuel tank perished

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,832 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 56,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,129 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,879 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 47,879 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,017 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,017 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,384 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,528 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 33,658 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,904 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 31,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F127 FVF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,236 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 F127 FVF, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F127 FVF registered?

F127 FVF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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