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F865 TMU

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,625 mi
Last recorded26,625 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF865 TMU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,625 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat missing and no seat belt to test

Fail 15 Oct 2015 26,625 miles

Centre Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubber hose to brake split (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat missing and no seat belt to test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,350 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery loose

Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,176 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 26,166 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,870 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 25,870 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,859 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 25,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 22,024 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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F865 TMU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F865 TMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F865 TMU registered?

F865 TMU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 July 1989.

Is F865 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F865 TMU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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