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G134 XAY

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,402 mi
Last recorded28,402 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG134 XAY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 28,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 22,492 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 15,638 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 7,421 miles

no rear seats

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,555 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 98,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,507 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,346 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 40,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

clutch not clearing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,827 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 38,827 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,532 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 37,532 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,384 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 34,876 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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G134 XAY is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G134 XAY, 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 G134 XAY registered?

G134 XAY is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is G134 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G134 XAY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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