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F963 RNR

1989 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,113 mi
Last recorded70,113 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 RNR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,113 miles

dash cracked, slightly affects steering column security

Fail 9 Oct 2019 70,093 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

dash cracked, slightly affects steering column security

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,001 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 69,981 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,806 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front steering / suspension kingpin has play close to limit

front suspension coil spring corroded

o/s and n/s/r shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings close to limit

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,806 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front steering / suspension kingpin has play close to limit

front suspension coil spring corroded

o/s and n/s/r shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings close to limit

o/s/f engine mounting u/s

Pass 27 May 2011 69,646 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings

front wheel bearing has play

steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 26 May 2011 69,636 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings

front wheel bearing has play

steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,782 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2010 68,782 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nail in front tyre

front tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,278 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 68,278 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch not clearing

Pass 11 Feb 2006 64,708 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 64,708 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 RNR is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RNR, 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 RNR registered?

F963 RNR is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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