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F253 JRM

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,713 mi
Last recorded45,713 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 JRM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 45,713 miles

brakes all rusty with lack of use ? advise brakes be rechecked after run ;

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,713 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 45,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,713 miles

exhaust has temp repair ?advise new pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,672 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,333 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,609 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,580 miles

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

Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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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F253 JRM is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F253 JRM, 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 F253 JRM registered?

F253 JRM is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F253 JRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F253 JRM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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