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G206 VPX

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

62,091 mi
Last recorded62,091 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG206 VPX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,091 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strong advisory## king pin worn... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no door mirrors fitted.

Fail 13 Nov 2020 62,087 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strong advisory## king pin worn... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no door mirrors fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,068 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 62,068 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,067 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,974 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear lamp lens faded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake backplate damp.... advise brake inspection

front brakes very noisy in operation

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,862 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 56,857 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on shock and tyre (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

battery insecure

both engine mounts broken

Pass 14 May 2013 56,638 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2013 56,638 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 56,402 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,375 miles

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

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Footbrake mounting bracket slightly corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Roughness felt when rotating rear wheels

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Footbrake mounting bracket slightly corroded

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Roughness felt when rotating rear wheels

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,122 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Up and down movement at steering wheel/column

Welding repairs to front sub-frame

Fail 8 Aug 2008 53,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Up and down movement at steering wheel/column

Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,877 miles

front subframe corroded

front suspension spring corroded

movement in steering box

up and down movement in steering column

Fail 8 Aug 2007 49,839 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front subframe corroded.

Front suspension spring corroded.

Movement in steering box.

Up and down movement in steering column.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,332 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front kingpin worn.

Movement in steering box.

N/S headlamp beam on lower limit.

Near side front lower seatbelt mounting bolt corroded.

Up and down movement in steering column/dash mounting.

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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G206 VPX is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G206 VPX, 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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G206 VPX is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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