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F869 JTL

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF869 JTL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 88,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 83,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,032 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 82,032 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F869 JTL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F869 JTL, 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 F869 JTL registered?

F869 JTL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F869 JTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F869 JTL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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