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G855 JKW

1989 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,910 mi
Last recorded45,910 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 JKW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,910 miles

Front brake binding slighty

Fail 27 May 2016 45,910 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front brake binding slighty

Pass 28 Jun 2014 45,842 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,842 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,951 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 44,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,861 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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G855 JKW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G855 JKW, 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 G855 JKW registered?

G855 JKW is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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