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C247 GCY

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,005 mi
Last recorded25,005 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC247 GCY
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,005 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 24,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 24,736 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,688 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 24,687 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,099 miles

rack gatters perished

Fail 30 Oct 2015 24,099 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rack gatters perished

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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C247 GCY is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C247 GCY, 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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What year was C247 GCY registered?

C247 GCY is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C247 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C247 GCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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