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F302 MAL

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,035 mi
Last recorded69,035 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF302 MAL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,035 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,831 miles

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

oil leak engine

Fail 19 Sep 2015 63,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak engine

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,344 miles

both hand brake cables partially siezed

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded

engine oil pressure switch leaking and disconnected

slight play in king pin

water pump leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2014 61,344 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both hand brake cables partially siezed

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded

engine oil pressure switch leaking and disconnected

slight play in king pin

water pump leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,061 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,556 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 55,526 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,874 miles

offside reaz tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,859 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside reaz tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,734 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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F302 MAL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F302 MAL, 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 F302 MAL registered?

F302 MAL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F302 MAL safe to buy?

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