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G579 GNG

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,516 mi
Last recorded96,516 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 GNG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,516 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 96,512 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,418 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,418 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,766 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,886 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,373 miles

Oil leak

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

petrol tank filler neck hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,370 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 92,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,072 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,126 miles

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

offside rear lamp lens slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,943 miles

offside rear lamp becoming discoloured

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,356 miles

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

o/s/r light cluster slightly faded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,693 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 55,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G579 GNG is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G579 GNG, 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 G579 GNG registered?

G579 GNG is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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