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C24 GTE

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,779 mi
Last recorded60,779 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 GTE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,779 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 59,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 59,271 miles

Nearside Rear service brake and parking brake close to limit

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,755 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,938 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,274 miles

FREEPLAY RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,786 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,822 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,454 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,295 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,205 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,435 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,109 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,385 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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C24 GTE is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C24 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C24 GTE registered?

C24 GTE is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C24 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 GTE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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