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G340 VAR

1989 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,717 mi
Last recorded36,717 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG340 VAR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,717 miles

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

Slight noise from front wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,717 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 36,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,717 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,717 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,404 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,458 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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G340 VAR is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G340 VAR, 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 G340 VAR registered?

G340 VAR is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 August 1989.

Is G340 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G340 VAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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