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G429 AGL

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Diesel 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,879 mi
Last recorded22,879 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 AGL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 22,879 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

dashboard slightly loose

Fail 19 May 2026 22,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

dashboard slightly loose

Pass 7 May 2025 20,222 miles

dashboard slightly loose

n/s door mirror slightly loose

Fail 7 Apr 2025 20,220 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding front brake binding, unable to test performance & wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all tyres are trailer tyres (5.2.3 (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front engine mounts loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

advise dashboard slightly loose

Pass 14 Mar 2024 17,675 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 17,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 14,948 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 14,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 12,202 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 9,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 9,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 6,890 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 6,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 6,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 6,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 6,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 6,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 6,007 miles

front brake binding slighlty

front suspension arm becoming corroded

front tyre becoming perrished

slight play in king pin

Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,496 miles

king pin becoming worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,844 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 4,180 miles

all 3 tyres becoming perrished

Pass 20 Nov 2008 4,039 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 4,032 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 3,120 miles

lift in king pin becoming excessive

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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G429 AGL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 750cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 G429 AGL, 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 G429 AGL registered?

G429 AGL is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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