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D179 GTC

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,118 mi
Last recorded76,118 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD179 GTC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 76,118 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged - no change to emitted light

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes cracked and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,870 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 74,854 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 74,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,418 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 74,418 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 73,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 73,580 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 73,279 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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D179 GTC is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 D179 GTC, 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 39 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D179 GTC registered?

D179 GTC is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D179 GTC safe to buy?

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