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F339 KAL

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF339 KAL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 52,369 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rears (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust corroded

front shocker casing corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 52,305 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rears (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust corroded

front shocker casing corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,838 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 51,835 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,538 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,538 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 42,861 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,829 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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F339 KAL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F339 KAL, 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 F339 KAL registered?

F339 KAL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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