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F46 JRC

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,524 mi
Last recorded81,524 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 JRC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2006 81,524 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 81,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 77,424 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 77,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank damp

oil leak

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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F46 JRC is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F46 JRC, 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

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What year was F46 JRC registered?

F46 JRC is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 January 1989.

Is F46 JRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F46 JRC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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