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G189 JKY

1989 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

663 mi
Last recorded663 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 JKY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 663 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 11 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019
Pass 9 Feb 2013

near side front flexi hose could be better secured

spare pipes out of master clyinder could be better blancked off

wipers slow

Fail 2 Feb 2013

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front flexi hose could be better secured

spare pipes out of master clyinder could be better blancked off

wipers slow

Pass 11 Nov 2005 53,552 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 53,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

2 strands broken on nearside rear handbrake cable

front wheel bearing needs slight adjustment

slight oil leak from sump gasket

slight wear in front and rear prop-shaft uj joints

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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G189 JKY is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G189 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 G189 JKY registered?

G189 JKY is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G189 JKY safe to buy?

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