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G878 VRD

1989 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 VRD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,050 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,693 miles

Slight play in king pin

Fail 7 Nov 2013 97,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,179 miles

advise slight play in king pin

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,765 miles

advise slight play in kimg pin

Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,765 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

advise slight play in kimg pin

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,292 miles

advise slight play in king pin

Pass 22 Oct 2009 95,866 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 24 Oct 2008 95,201 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 95,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 94,617 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in king pin

Pass 10 Nov 2006 93,938 miles

slight play in king pin

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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G878 VRD is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G878 VRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G878 VRD registered?

G878 VRD is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 September 1989.

Is G878 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G878 VRD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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