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G130 YCF

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,128 mi
Last recorded2,128 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 YCF
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 2,128 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 1 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has small crack nearside corner not in swept area.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has small crack nearside corner not in swept area.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 75,565 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs pitted corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has crack/damage outside swept area on nearside corner of screen.

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 74,357 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 74,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 70,718 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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G130 YCF is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G130 YCF, 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 G130 YCF registered?

G130 YCF is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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