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C685 GOH

1986 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

493 mi
Last recorded493 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC685 GOH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,681 miles

lower steering joint very oil covered

o/s engine mount deterated

Pass 29 Sep 2018 79,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 79,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,231 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 78,231 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 77,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 77,029 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 76,744 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s engine mountings perished.

o/s and n/s front shocks weak.

o/s front tyre perishing.

Fail 9 May 2013 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s engine mountings perished.

o/s and n/s front shocks weak.

o/s front tyre perishing.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,599 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 75,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,002 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 73,456 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,783 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jul 2007 72,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2006 71,145 miles

DETERIORATION IN FRONT ANTI BAR OUTER LINKS TOP BUSHES

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

WEAR IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CENTRE BUSHES

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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C685 GOH is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C685 GOH, 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 C685 GOH registered?

C685 GOH is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 April 1986.

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