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F170 HGY

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 HGY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,735 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

drag at o/s rear brake

n/s and o/s rear tyres low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,598 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,931 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 74,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,500 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,918 miles

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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F170 HGY is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F170 HGY, 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 F170 HGY registered?

F170 HGY is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F170 HGY safe to buy?

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