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F157 TBC

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,154 mi
Last recorded84,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 TBC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,154 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 84,050 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,813 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement in front kingpin

Pass 24 May 2006 63,642 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering drag link rear end

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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F157 TBC is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F157 TBC, 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 F157 TBC registered?

F157 TBC is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F157 TBC safe to buy?

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