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F879 JOD

1989 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,215 mi
Last recorded38,215 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 JOD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,586 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 37,586 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,689 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 36,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F879 JOD is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F879 JOD, 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 F879 JOD registered?

F879 JOD is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F879 JOD safe to buy?

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