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F185 XAF

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,323 mi
Last recorded41,323 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 XAF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,260 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,258 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2008 38,865 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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F185 XAF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F185 XAF, 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 F185 XAF registered?

F185 XAF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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