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195 GTC

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,917 mi
Last recorded37,917 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration195 GTC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 37,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2024 37,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2023 37,882 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x4 rubber exhaust hangers cracking/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play/cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 37,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x4 rubber exhaust hangers cracking/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play/cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 36,950 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak n/s/f (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,713 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,108 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 30,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 3 May 2016 27,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 24,319 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 1 May 2014 24,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,570 miles

corrosion showing to n/s of exhaust system and blowing slightly

Pass 4 May 2011 22,640 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 22,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,313 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 22,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,060 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

SMALL HOLE IN O/S/F HEADLAMP

Pass 10 Aug 2005 20,519 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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195 GTC is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 195 GTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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195 GTC is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 September 1985.

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