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G188 JKY

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,608 mi
Last recorded28,608 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 JKY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 28,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 28,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 28,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 28,365 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak also slight sector shaft movement (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 28,041 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 28,016 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,387 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,782 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 25,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,106 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 20,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,973 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 16,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,990 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 13,436 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 13,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G188 JKY is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G188 JKY, 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 G188 JKY registered?

G188 JKY is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G188 JKY safe to buy?

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