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C382 GKE

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,988 mi
Last recorded195,988 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC382 GKE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 195,988 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected reservoir (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 195,988 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected reservoir (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 195,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 195,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 195,072 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 195,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid reservoir damaged and leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 194,145 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

sign of fuel leak at sender unit

Fail 12 Feb 2018 194,139 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheelbearing not check fully

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

sign of fuel leak at sender unit

Pass 22 Nov 2016 193,008 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 191,663 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 189,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 187,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 185,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 182,374 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 179,726 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 179,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 176,483 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 173,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 169,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 166,300 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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C382 GKE is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 C382 GKE, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C382 GKE registered?

C382 GKE is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 April 1986.

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