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C422 GGP

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,957 mi
Last recorded98,957 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC422 GGP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 98,957 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near legal limit (1.2.1 (e))

low reading from nearside parking brake

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,156 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 98,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,670 miles

Nearside Rear brake run out on legal limit , recommend early attention

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers have very little damping effect

windscreen wipers slow /give poor coverage of screen

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,561 miles

low reading from nearside parking brake

steering rack worn /some play

Fail 7 Sep 2017 92,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50r15 82v (4.1.D.1a)

low reading from nearside parking brake

steering rack worn /some play

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

front shock absorbers weak [little damping effect]

low reading from nearside parking ,brake recommend early attention

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,481 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,593 miles

low reading from nearside parking brake /nearside rear brake binds when on full suspension drop

Fail 29 Sep 2014 83,579 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

low reading from nearside parking brake /nearside rear brake binds when on full suspension drop

water leaking from heater pipe [above starter motor] [not mot item]

Pass 5 Oct 2013 79,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,432 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 74,714 miles

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

Rear 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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C422 GGP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C422 GGP, 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 C422 GGP registered?

C422 GGP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 August 1985.

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