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G638 LHA

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG638 LHA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,537 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,470 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,277 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

wiper blade is starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,787 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 88,787 miles

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

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,087 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 88,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,170 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,456 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,092 miles

Slight play front king pin

Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,074 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play front king pin

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,742 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has slight lateral movement on sector shaft

Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 83,118 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,714 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 79,713 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 77,441 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,441 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,540 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 70,540 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.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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G638 LHA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G638 LHA, 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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G638 LHA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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