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G476 APA

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,284 mi
Last recorded24,284 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG476 APA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 24,284 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 23,966 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 23,945 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 23,945 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 22,875 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 22,875 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both boot covers split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper does not.park when turned off (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 22,376 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 22,376 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,095 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 16,036 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 13,982 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 10,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 8,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,729 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 2,732 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 2,732 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,972 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 99,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,679 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 96,679 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 94,210 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 94,210 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 90,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,276 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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G476 APA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G476 APA, 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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G476 APA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G476 APA safe to buy?

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