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G511 GVG

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 GVG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 71,324 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,160 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,159 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 71,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,652 miles

fuel filler pipe perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,460 miles

handbrake cable close to exhaust

offside engine mount broken away

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,862 miles

steering box has slight play// slight play in king pin

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,606 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,882 miles

slight play in steering box// front shock lower bush becoming weak// brake pipes greased// n/s/r tyre/valve perished

Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,457 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 34,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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G511 GVG is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G511 GVG, 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 G511 GVG registered?

G511 GVG is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G511 GVG safe to buy?

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