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F372 VLJ

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,114 mi
Last recorded51,114 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF372 VLJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,959 miles

rear aunty roll bare bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,959 miles

brake pipes greased

play in steering system

Fail 9 Mar 2009 50,959 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pipes greased

play in steering system

Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,157 miles

front shockabsorber very rusty

oil leak

slight bulge on outer wall front tyre

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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F372 VLJ is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F372 VLJ, 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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How do I check the history of F372 VLJ?

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What year was F372 VLJ registered?

F372 VLJ is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F372 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F372 VLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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