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F848 WEF

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,182 mi
Last recorded55,182 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF848 WEF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,182 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,131 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,438 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,043 miles

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

front coil spring covered in grease

Fail 2 Mar 2009 35,025 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

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

front coil spring covered in grease

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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F848 WEF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue 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 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 F848 WEF, 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 F848 WEF registered?

F848 WEF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F848 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F848 WEF 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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