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G948 VJF

1989 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,965 mi
Last recorded41,965 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Reliant Rialto54,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 VJF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,404 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,512 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 40,508 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,703 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,985 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 29,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,371 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 27,371 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,430 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 24,411 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 18,441 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 18,420 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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G948 VJF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G948 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 G948 VJF registered?

G948 VJF is a 1989 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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