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G538 GWX

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,533 mi
Last recorded4,533 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 GWX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 96,709 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 96,615 miles

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,320 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 88,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G538 GWX is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G538 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 G538 GWX registered?

G538 GWX is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G538 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G538 GWX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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