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F442 ENW

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,766 mi
Last recorded78,766 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF442 ENW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,766 miles

n/s/r tyre slight bald spot

Pass 6 Jun 2009 72,967 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 72,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,814 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,824 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2007 64,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,909 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 63,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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F442 ENW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F442 ENW, 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 F442 ENW registered?

F442 ENW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F442 ENW safe to buy?

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