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F448 ENW

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,788 mi
Last recorded65,788 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 ENW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 65,788 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 65,215 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,426 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,274 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,363 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,413 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 45,393 miles

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,431 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 43,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,203 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 41,167 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,669 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,262 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 28,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 18,374 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 18,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,072 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,925 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 3,535 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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F448 ENW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F448 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 F448 ENW registered?

F448 ENW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F448 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F448 ENW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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