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G398 VNC

1990 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,011 mi
Last recorded13,011 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 VNC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 13,011 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 13,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,044 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 87,034 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,636 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,578 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 55,578 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 48,756 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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G398 VNC is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G398 VNC, 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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G398 VNC is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G398 VNC safe to buy?

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