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A8 GYW

1988 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,467 mi
Last recorded65,467 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Reliant Rialto58,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GYW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,467 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear seats not fitted

slight play in king pin

surface corrosion under vehicle

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 65,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative switch broken (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear seats not fitted

slight play in king pin

surface corrosion under vehicle

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,457 miles

oil pressure switch not working.

rear seat missing .....seat belt fitted.

rear shock shroud deteriorated.

temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 65,453 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil pressure switch not working.

rear seat missing .....seat belt fitted.

rear shock shroud deteriorated.

temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front tyre perished

n/s handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2017 65,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front tyre perished

n/s handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,376 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

engine mountings soft

fuel tank vent hose perished

Fail 22 Jul 2014 65,376 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

engine mountings soft

fuel tank vent hose perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,108 miles

Front king pin has play in it.

Front tyre perished.

Minor exhaust blow by manifold area.

Minor movement in steering box shaft.

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

Passenger seat frame corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,089 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front king pin has play in it.

Front tyre perished.

Minor exhaust blow by manifold area.

Minor movement in steering box shaft.

Passenger seat frame corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,825 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 64,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,378 miles

Oil leak

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

steering joint dust cover split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,572 miles

slight play front kingpin

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 59,823 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 59,823 miles

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

slight play front wheel bearing

slight play on front king pin

slight waver on front brake

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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A8 GYW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,154 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 A8 GYW, 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 38 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 GYW registered?

A8 GYW is a 1988 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 September 1988.

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