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G122 NRC

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,966 mi
Last recorded98,966 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 NRC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,966 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

osf headlight cracked, aim not affected

slight dampness around steering rack

slight wear to front shocker bushes

Fail 29 Aug 2008 98,956 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

osf headlight cracked, aim not affected

slight dampness around steering rack

slight wear to front shocker bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,862 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside headlight lens cracked

oil leaks from engine

petrol pipe from tank perished

Fail 11 May 2007 98,862 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak

fuel pipe from pump to filter badly perished

fuel tank corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

osf headlamp broken

Pass 28 Feb 2006 98,470 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 98,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

CRACK IN O/S HEAD LIGHT GLASS

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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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G122 NRC is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 76,393 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 G122 NRC, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G122 NRC registered?

G122 NRC is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 November 1989.

Is G122 NRC safe to buy?

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