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F186 XAF

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,528 mi
Last recorded58,528 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF186 XAF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,528 miles

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

front suspension arm & mounting brackets corroding.

wiper speed slow & sweep poor.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,528 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

wiper speed slow & sweep poor.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,428 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

breather pipe broken/loos next to fan!

hazard lamp switch slightly tempremental

nearside rear tyre perishing in edge of tread

rear nearside and offside brakes binding slightly

slight movement in dash mounts

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Apr 2009 58,427 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

braather pipe loos/broken next to fan!

hazard lamp switch slightly tempremental

nearside rear tyre perishing in edge of tread

rear nearside and offside brakes binding slightly

slight movement in dash mounts

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,348 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

center mirror missing

exhaust smokey

play in dashbord!

Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,348 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

center mirror missing

exhaust smokey

play in dashbord!

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,143 miles

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

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

play in dashbord mounts

rear nearside tyre perrishing in edge of tread

Fail 27 Apr 2007 58,143 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

play in dashbord mounts

rear nearside tyre perrishing in edge of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,769 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 57,769 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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F186 XAF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F186 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 F186 XAF registered?

F186 XAF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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