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F963 DWA

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,438 mi
Last recorded11,438 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 DWA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 11,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 9,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 6,162 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 6,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2012 5,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,517 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,837 miles

front no plate cracked

offside rear spring eye bush x2 starting to wear

Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,181 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 1,686 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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F963 DWA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F963 DWA, 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 F963 DWA registered?

F963 DWA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F963 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F963 DWA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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