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F277 BVF

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,658 mi
Last recorded48,658 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 BVF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,658 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 48,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,079 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 46,953 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,970 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,458 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 43,454 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,124 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,544 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 40,425 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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F277 BVF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F277 BVF, 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 F277 BVF registered?

F277 BVF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F277 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F277 BVF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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