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G161 NKL

1989 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,796 mi
Last recorded35,796 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 NKL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,796 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,072 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear brake sticks slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,499 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G161 NKL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G161 NKL, 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 G161 NKL registered?

G161 NKL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G161 NKL safe to buy?

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