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C852 GMJ

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

34,937 mi
Last recorded34,937 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC852 GMJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 34,937 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 34,933 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 34,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 34,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard lights flashing fast

Fail 12 Oct 2021 34,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

hazard lights flashing fast

Fail 23 Sep 2021 34,921 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid leak from the near side rear hub assembly

hazard lights flashing fast

Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,907 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Center rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil around rear diff

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 34,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper chassis leg marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper chassis leg marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Center rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil around rear diff

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,839 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 34,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,826 miles

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 34,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inscure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,595 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 34,594 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,378 miles

tyres perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fule filter,fuel pump,fuel pipes damp

nearside rear brake back plate

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 33,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres slightly perished

bonnet closed on first catch

fule filter,fuel pump and pipes damp

nearside rear brake back plate damp

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 29,158 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 29,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four tyre sidewalls are perished

Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,075 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 25,963 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2008 25,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 24,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 24,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 May 2006 23,084 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 23,084 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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C852 GMJ is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 C852 GMJ, 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 C852 GMJ registered?

C852 GMJ is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 January 1986.

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