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C6 GTC

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,515 mi
Last recorded82,515 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 GTC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,515 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 80,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,182 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,453 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 79,447 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,137 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,508 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,799 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 74,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 74,451 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 74,451 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,133 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 74,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,511 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 73,511 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,591 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,591 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,316 miles

offside front disc been grinding on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,068 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C6 GTC is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C6 GTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C6 GTC registered?

C6 GTC is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C6 GTC safe to buy?

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