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F160 GMB

1989 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,109 mi
Last recorded40,109 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 GMB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 40,109 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,944 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 39,944 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked

sump corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,255 miles

slight play in front king pin

Fail 8 Jan 2013 39,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in front king pin

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,669 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 38,669 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,542 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,877 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,592 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,818 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,105 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F160 GMB is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F160 GMB, 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 F160 GMB registered?

F160 GMB is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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