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G550 MVO

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,338 mi
Last recorded57,338 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG550 MVO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,338 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 57,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,030 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 56,028 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,158 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,608 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 51,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,316 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 49,316 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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G550 MVO is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G550 MVO, 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 G550 MVO registered?

G550 MVO is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G550 MVO safe to buy?

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