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B15 GTE

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 GTE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 1 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,253 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SITTING LOW BUT NOT CATCHING

FUEL PUMP MOVES IN MOUNTING BUT CANNOT COME AWAY

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded FLUID RESEVOIR PIPE STARTING TO PERISH SLIGHTLY (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,253 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,253 miles

lower steering column bush has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,253 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

lower steering column bush has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,255 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 111,254 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 111,253 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 111,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,566 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 110,563 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,829 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 108,829 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 107,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,578 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 101,578 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 19 May 2008 99,721 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion and wear to front discs

n/s/passenger window shattered when jacking vehicle up on ramp

o/s and n/s/rear body stabilizer bar backing plates corroded

throttle pedal has been welded

unable to check front or rear shocks and springs due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2008 99,197 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 99,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,688 miles

water leak from engine

wiper arm needs aligning

Fail 27 Mar 2007 9,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

engine over heating hose leaking

throttle peddle missing

wiper arms need aligning

Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,153 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 91,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B15 GTE is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 76,393 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 B15 GTE, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B15 GTE is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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