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G524 GWX

1989 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,615 mi
Last recorded69,615 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 GWX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 69,615 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 69,611 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,764 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 68,756 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 67,614 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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G524 GWX is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G524 GWX, 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 G524 GWX registered?

G524 GWX is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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