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F851 JTT

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,500 mi
Last recorded88,500 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 JTT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,500 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,500 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 88,500 miles

all brakes good

Fail 22 May 2014 88,500 miles

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

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

all brakes good

Pass 16 May 2013 88,007 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 88,007 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,971 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 87,971 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 83,771 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 83,711 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,487 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 83,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 529 miles

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

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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F851 JTT is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F851 JTT, 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 F851 JTT registered?

F851 JTT is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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