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F963 HRJ

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,083 mi
Last recorded81,083 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 HRJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 81,083 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2012 81,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 79,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 77,486 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 77,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2009 75,254 miles

front shocker/spring noisey

handbrake lever high

Fail 4 Dec 2007 71,532 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 71,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,606 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 68,606 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2005 65,755 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 65,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 HRJ is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F963 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

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

Is F963 HRJ safe to buy?

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