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G100 WOR

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG100 WOR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,640 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

steering column slight play on upper fixing to dash

Fail 7 Aug 2025 85,620 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

steering column slight play on upper fixing to dash

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,933 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

flex movement upper steering column to dash

Fail 5 Aug 2024 82,933 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

flex movement upper steering column to dash

Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,144 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 77,138 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,876 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,881 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,796 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 67,796 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,363 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,775 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 66,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 65,739 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

advise slight play king pin

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,448 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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G100 WOR is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red 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 G100 WOR, 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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G100 WOR is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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