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A9 GTC

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,834 mi
Last recorded77,834 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GTC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,834 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 77,834 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,722 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 77,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,498 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,078 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 77,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,755 miles

Oil leak ()

wipers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,871 miles

oil leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2016 75,858 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel locking device insecure wheel insecure (2.1.6)

oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play steering coloum

Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

slight play steering wheel/coloum

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play steering wheel/coloum

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,721 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,222 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 73,222 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,220 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,563 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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A9 GTC is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 33,138 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 A9 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 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 GTC registered?

A9 GTC is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A9 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 GTC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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