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M578 GAG

1994 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,891 mi
Last recorded29,891 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 GAG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,891 miles

engine mounts are defective

Pass 25 May 2012 28,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 26,995 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,677 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

king pin has slight free play

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,082 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 19,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 15,823 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,359 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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M578 GAG is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,691 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 M578 GAG, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M578 GAG registered?

M578 GAG is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M578 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M578 GAG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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