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G597 OHA

1989 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG597 OHA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,208 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 91,162 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 91,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,049 miles

Central Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Wiper not parking when switched off

Fail 16 Feb 2018 91,030 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Central Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Wiper not parking when switched off

Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,903 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 90,903 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 90,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 86,898 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 84,296 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/side engine mounting brocken ?

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,296 miles

o/side engine mounting brocken ?

Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,666 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 81,666 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,182 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,773 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,198 miles

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

slight play king pin and bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2005 68,813 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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G597 OHA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 G597 OHA, 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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G597 OHA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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