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G309 MFL

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,941 mi
Last recorded75,941 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG309 MFL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,941 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 75,941 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 75,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror large crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,873 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,848 miles

All tyres perished, not excessive at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Minor engine oil leak

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Pass 7 May 2015 75,561 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished, not excessive at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 75,331 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,868 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,866 miles

Slight perishing of all tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,316 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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G309 MFL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G309 MFL, 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

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What year was G309 MFL registered?

G309 MFL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 November 1989.

Is G309 MFL safe to buy?

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