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G44 DOP

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,988 mi
Last recorded76,988 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 DOP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 76,988 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 76,988 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 76,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,080 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2011 74,868 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 74,868 miles

front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,569 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,938 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,261 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 69,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in king pin

Pass 2 May 2006 67,932 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front no plate discoloured

fuel tank corroded

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 12 May 2005 66,666 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 66,666 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE SUMP LEAKING OIL

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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G44 DOP is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G44 DOP, 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 G44 DOP registered?

G44 DOP is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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