MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,803 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
play in both front wheel bearings
slight perishing on both front steering rack gaiter ends
slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack
strong advise horn slightly sounds low when pressed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
play in both front wheel bearings
slight perishing on both front steering rack gaiter ends
slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack
strong advise horn slightly sounds low when pressed
strong advise offside front door just opens from outside
strong advise offside front door just opens from outside
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil pressure wire off sensor
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil pressure wire off sensor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/f brake disc back plate very close to disc
o/s/r inner wheel arch close to tyre
wiring under bonnet not taped up
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C890 MGN is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C890 MGN, 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 C890 MGN registered?
C890 MGN is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 July 1986.
Is C890 MGN safe to buy?
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