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G797 OCA

1989 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,163 mi
Last recorded93,163 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 OCA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 93,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 91,214 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 91,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,057 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 89,057 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G797 OCA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G797 OCA, 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 G797 OCA registered?

G797 OCA is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 28 December 1989.

Is G797 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G797 OCA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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