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F38 CYG

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,050 mi
Last recorded61,050 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 CYG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,050 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil pressure switch disconnected

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,338 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,295 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,243 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 59,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 59,232 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 59,232 miles

Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,216 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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F38 CYG is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F38 CYG, 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 F38 CYG?

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What year was F38 CYG registered?

F38 CYG is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F38 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F38 CYG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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