MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
lower steering column bush has slight play
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
lower steering column bush has slight play
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
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
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)
water leak from engine
wiper arm needs aligning
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B15 GTE?
You can check the full history of B15 GTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B15 GTE registered?
B15 GTE is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is B15 GTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B15 GTE shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B15 GTE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B15 GTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.