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F300 FAW

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255 mi
Last recorded255 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF300 FAW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 255 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,393 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 94,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,971 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,496 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,966 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,966 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 84,643 miles

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

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,643 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 80,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,891 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,885 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,754 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 64,295 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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F300 FAW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F300 FAW, 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 F300 FAW registered?

F300 FAW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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