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C860 GMJ

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

13,405 mi
Last recorded13,405 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC860 GMJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 13,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 11,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 10,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 9,199 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 8,572 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 7,807 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 7,801 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 7,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 6,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 4,602 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 3,667 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 2,942 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 2,938 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 1,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,294 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar links slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2006 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 98,942 miles

Centre Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 98,929 miles

Centre Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C860 GMJ is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C860 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 C860 GMJ registered?

C860 GMJ is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C860 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C860 GMJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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