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G112 CJN

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG112 CJN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 104,930 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 104,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls flexy hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls flexy hose (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,605 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 103,605 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,868 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 100,517 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,515 miles

Front brake back plate slightly corodded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,064 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,971 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 92,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,679 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,803 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,625 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 88,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 85,105 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,770 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 82,741 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G112 CJN is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 62,686 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 G112 CJN, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G112 CJN registered?

G112 CJN is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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