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F264 BSW

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,405 mi
Last recorded53,405 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 BSW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,405 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 53,405 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,217 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 50,217 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,537 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 46,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 43,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 43,174 miles

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

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

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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F264 BSW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F264 BSW, 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 F264 BSW registered?

F264 BSW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F264 BSW safe to buy?

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