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C925 HGC

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,005 mi
Last recorded73,005 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC925 HGC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 73,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hazard warning not working

Fail 23 Aug 2024 72,953 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement both sides (1.1.15 (e))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Pass 24 Sep 2021 72,690 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2021 72,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2021 72,689 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,355 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,124 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Slight seepage from hub seal

Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,703 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Slight seepage from hub seal

Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust welded joint cracked

Nearside rear Slight oil seepage from hub seal

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,080 miles

Nearside play in rack knuckle

Fail 6 Aug 2015 71,080 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front play in rack knuckle

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,163 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,399 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 69,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 68,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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C925 HGC 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 63.2%.

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 C925 HGC, 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 C925 HGC registered?

C925 HGC is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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