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G639 LHA

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

43,951 mi
Last recorded43,951 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG639 LHA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 43,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 43,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES NOT WORKING (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all wheel nuts on offside rear and one on nearside rear fitted incorrectly but wheel not loose at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,347 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 43,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,130 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 43,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 42,632 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,914 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 41,914 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,368 miles

light scratches on screen

oil leaks on gearbox

Fail 21 Oct 2010 41,368 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

light scratches on screen

oil leaks on gearbox

Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,106 miles

rear door stay brocken away from body

Fail 8 Oct 2008 40,097 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear door stay brocken away from body

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,562 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 39,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,038 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 39,029 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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G639 LHA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G639 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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What year was G639 LHA registered?

G639 LHA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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