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G279 THA

1990 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,119 mi
Last recorded46,119 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 THA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,119 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 46,119 miles

Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,490 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 45,490 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,888 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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G279 THA is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G279 THA, 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 G279 THA registered?

G279 THA is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G279 THA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 THA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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