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F378 BUA

1989 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,929 mi
Last recorded6,929 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF378 BUA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,929 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

moisture around front brake backing plate, advise closer inspection of brakes for possible leak.

rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 6,923 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

moisture around front brake backing plate, advise closer inspection of brakes for possible leak.

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 1,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 98,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 92,300 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 92,300 miles

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

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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F378 BUA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F378 BUA, 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 F378 BUA registered?

F378 BUA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F378 BUA safe to buy?

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