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F839 XWR

1988 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,350 mi
Last recorded134,350 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF839 XWR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 134,350 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 124,927 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 14,913 miles

fuel filter touching rear o/s brake hose

Pass 18 Aug 2018 102,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,668 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,506 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 54,491 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,790 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 51,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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F839 XWR is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,154 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 F839 XWR, 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 38 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 F839 XWR registered?

F839 XWR is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is F839 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F839 XWR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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