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G534 XBC

1990 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,199 mi
Last recorded48,199 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG534 XBC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 48,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,432 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 47,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 47,358 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Upper Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 46,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only, worn on edges 145/80 R10 69S Sincera SN-807 (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,594 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,423 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2017 41,458 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

dash has slight movement at wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,270 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

hard to get in gear

wipers on all the time

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,323 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,701 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 28,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,325 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate cracked

front wiper starting to smeer screen

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering coulum

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,137 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,335 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,578 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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G534 XBC is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G534 XBC, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G534 XBC registered?

G534 XBC is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G534 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G534 XBC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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