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G942 HBV

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,464 mi
Last recorded62,464 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 HBV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,464 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 62,464 miles

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

Centre Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,464 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,464 miles

advise main beam warning inoperative

Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise main beam warning inoperative

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,465 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,810 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 56,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,925 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 53,925 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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G942 HBV is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G942 HBV, 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 G942 HBV registered?

G942 HBV is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G942 HBV safe to buy?

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