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F310 NGU

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

53,483 mi
Last recorded53,483 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF310 NGU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,483 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 50,675 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,764 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 92,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Sep 2010 92,018 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,310 miles

previuos advices apply

Fail 28 Jul 2009 82,292 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight damage to both rear lamp lenses

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,404 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 72,304 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,184 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 13 Jun 2007 63,120 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

signs of perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc exhaust corroding and slight contact with brake cable

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,267 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 50,267 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight deterioration to suspension steering etc rear brake pipes marginal corrosion offside rear tyre perishing

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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F310 NGU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 F310 NGU, 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 F310 NGU registered?

F310 NGU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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