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F340 CAV

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

5,645 mi
Last recorded5,645 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 CAV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 5,645 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable king pin (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 5,645 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable king pin (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 2,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 94,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,169 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 90,106 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,573 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,598 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 83,598 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,101 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 80,996 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,336 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 78,336 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,333 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 72,318 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,271 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 66,271 miles

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

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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F340 CAV is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F340 CAV, 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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F340 CAV is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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