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G947 VJF

1989 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,319 mi
Last recorded49,319 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 VJF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,048 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Both rear (3.5.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 46,048 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s + o/s front body mounts insecure (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced O/s dim (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Both rear (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,136 miles

Rear shockers have restricted moovment

antiroll bar d bushes worn on rear

Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear shockers have restricted moovment

antiroll bar d bushes worn on rear

Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,768 miles

165 tyres rear 145 front

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery incorrect mounting

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s rear ind,lens damaged

wires insecure at battery area

Fail 21 Feb 2014 28,768 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

165 tyres rear 145 front

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery incorrect mounting

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s rear ind,lens damaged

wires insecure at battery area

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,057 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,834 miles

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 31 Jul 2010 18,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,157 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 13,069 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,565 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Petrol pipe/hose slightly deteriorated

Slight movemnt in steering box shaft

Fail 17 Jul 2008 9,565 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Petrol pipe/hose slightly deteriorated

Slight movemnt in steering box shaft

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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G947 VJF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G947 VJF, 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 G947 VJF registered?

G947 VJF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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