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G267 RFJ

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,859 mi
Last recorded55,859 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG267 RFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,859 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 55,859 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,859 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 55,859 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,853 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 55,853 miles

Centre Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,744 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 55,744 miles

Centre Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Centre Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,216 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,941 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,859 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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G267 RFJ is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G267 RFJ, 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 G267 RFJ registered?

G267 RFJ is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G267 RFJ safe to buy?

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