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C864 GOM

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC864 GOM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 66,092 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 66,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 63,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 62,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,766 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack inner end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 61,766 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack inner end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 61,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks in side wall

Offside Front tyre has small cracks in side wall

Fail 1 Dec 2017 61,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks in side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,453 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,125 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,414 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,404 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 59,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,171 miles

slight wear n/s rack link joint

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,556 miles

slight wear n/s steering rack end eh exhaust slight blow n/s front

Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight wear n/s steering rack end eh exhaust slight blow n/s front

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,030 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight wear n/s track rod link to rack

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,774 miles

oil leak from pinion oil seal

Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,952 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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C864 GOM is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C864 GOM, 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 C864 GOM registered?

C864 GOM is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C864 GOM safe to buy?

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