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G277 SCU

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG277 SCU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,029 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,881 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,998 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 92,990 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,974 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 92,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,906 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,897 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145 r10 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,806 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,441 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,162 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ROLL BAR BUSHES REAR LEAF ALSO. †FRONT COIL SPRING REQUIRED SHORTLY

Pass 21 Mar 2006 89,970 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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G277 SCU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G277 SCU, 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 G277 SCU registered?

G277 SCU is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G277 SCU safe to buy?

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