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F389 FNU

1989 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,115 mi
Last recorded81,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 FNU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2011 81,115 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,115 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,012 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,730 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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F389 FNU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F389 FNU, 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 F389 FNU registered?

F389 FNU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F389 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F389 FNU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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