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F885 GFK

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,419 mi
Last recorded61,419 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF885 GFK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 61,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 61,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,841 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,981 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,618 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,355 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,749 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,676 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 55,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 54,535 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 54,476 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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F885 GFK 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 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 F885 GFK, 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 F885 GFK registered?

F885 GFK is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is F885 GFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F885 GFK shows 14 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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