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G191 MWX

1990 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 MWX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,524 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brake binding slightly

parking brake only just met required effort

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,850 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 73,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,536 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2020 72,533 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front chassis corroded at upper shock mount

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,119 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2015 72,119 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 71,092 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,092 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 70,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 70,047 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 67,831 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2012 67,831 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,004 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,412 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 62,410 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,378 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,563 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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G191 MWX is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 G191 MWX, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G191 MWX registered?

G191 MWX is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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