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F966 DEX

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,871 mi
Last recorded99,871 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF966 DEX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,440 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 99,440 miles

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

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,082 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Slight play/wear in king pin/bushes.

Slight play/wear in steering box.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,427 miles

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

slight play front king pin

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,699 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Mar 2012 97,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Mar 2011 96,493 miles

slight play in steering

steering arm dust cover split

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in king pin

Fail 9 Mar 2011 96,493 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering

steering arm dust cover split

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,837 miles

front number plate damaged

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering

slight tear in wiper

steering arm dust cover split

Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,837 miles

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

front number plate damaged

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering

slight tear in wiper

steering arm dust cover split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,539 miles

cracking in fuel filler hose

front number plate slightly deteriorated

sight play at steering wheel

slight play king pin area

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play front king pin area

wear to edge of front tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2008 90,203 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play front king pin area

wear to edge of front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2007 86,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,229 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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F966 DEX is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 F966 DEX, 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 F966 DEX registered?

F966 DEX is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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