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F501 EDV

1989 Reliant Rialto Van

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto Van49,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 EDV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,178 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 70,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,809 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 61,799 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 58,878 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 8,360 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 8,360 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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F501 EDV is a 1989 Reliant Rialto Van in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,462 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F501 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F501 EDV registered?

F501 EDV is a 1989 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F501 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 EDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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