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G223 UVU

1990 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,755 mi
Last recorded88,755 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG223 UVU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 88,755 miles

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

Front position lamps symmetrical but slightly different sizes

Front swivel pin has lift

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2019 81,382 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front position lamps fitted symmetrically but slightly different sizes

Front swivel pin has lift

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

Fail 9 May 2019 81,366 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Front position lamps fitted symmetrically but slightly different sizes

Front swivel pin has lift

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

Pass 10 May 2018 74,658 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 74,637 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 68,400 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2016 61,437 miles

Front tyre perished

Rear tyres edges wearing

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2015 59,174 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 59,171 miles

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Fuel filler hose clamp not located correctly

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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G223 UVU is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G223 UVU, 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 G223 UVU registered?

G223 UVU is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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