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F35 LCA

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,534 mi
Last recorded40,534 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 LCA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 40,534 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 33,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,723 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 33,723 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,723 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 33,723 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,713 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 33,713 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,583 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 33,583 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,375 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 33,375 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,171 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 33,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F35 LCA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F35 LCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F35 LCA?

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What year was F35 LCA registered?

F35 LCA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F35 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F35 LCA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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