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F89 KJA

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,724 mi
Last recorded62,724 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 KJA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,724 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 62,724 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,208 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,730 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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F89 KJA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue 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 F89 KJA, 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 F89 KJA registered?

F89 KJA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F89 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F89 KJA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F89 KJA have outstanding finance?

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