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F477 DKU

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,474 mi
Last recorded82,474 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 DKU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 82,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,645 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,227 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,220 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,646 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,586 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,437 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,872 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,823 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 38,237 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,501 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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F477 DKU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F477 DKU, 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 F477 DKU registered?

F477 DKU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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