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F919 GKE

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,789 mi
Last recorded53,789 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF919 GKE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,789 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 52,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 49,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,971 miles

OS Headlight slightly dim

Pass 3 May 2017 48,949 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,918 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 48,917 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,879 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 48,878 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,300 miles

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 31 Mar 2014 48,300 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,388 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 46,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust leak at rear

Front tyre worn on edges and has nail in

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,676 miles

Fuel tank breather cracked

Play in rear joint of track rod

Fail 24 Mar 2011 44,673 miles

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

Fuel tank breather cracked

Play in rear joint of track rod

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,006 miles

Slight exhaust leak at rear

Fail 29 Mar 2010 43,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in both rear anti rtoll bar "D" Bushes

Slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,830 miles

Exhaust leak from rear joint

Slight play in both Anti Roll bar "D" Bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,900 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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F919 GKE is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F919 GKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F919 GKE registered?

F919 GKE is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F919 GKE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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