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H228 GRX

1990 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,008 mi
Last recorded48,008 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 GRX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,008 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,008 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 48,008 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 48,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2015 48,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,008 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2013 48,008 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 48,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,008 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,008 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 48,008 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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H228 GRX is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 H228 GRX, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H228 GRX registered?

H228 GRX is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H228 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H228 GRX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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