CarVerify

Free Car Check

G250 GNH

1989 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,128 mi
Last recorded69,128 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG250 GNH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 69,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 19 May 2014 68,574 miles

drivers seat anchor plate is corroded at underside of floor.

front shock absorber has poor top and bottom bushes.

rear seats are removed along with seatbelts.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

drivers seat anchor plate is corroded underside of vehicle.

front suspension has poor bushes at top and bottom of shock absorber.

hazards are showing through to other lights slightly.

rear seats removed and not inspected along with rear seat belts.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 68,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,148 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,376 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,577 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f seat runner rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,307 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 51,865 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
Full Reliant Rialto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G250 GNH is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G250 GNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G250 GNH?

You can check the full history of G250 GNH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G250 GNH registered?

G250 GNH is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 August 1989.

Is G250 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G250 GNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G250 GNH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G250 GNH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.