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G153 PTO

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 PTO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 109,450 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,198 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,823 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,353 miles

both front steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,811 miles

brake pipe cross front getting rusted

main brake pipe is getting rusted

n/side rear brake is byding slighly

rear suspension is getting rusted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 94,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe cross front getting rusted

main brake pipe is getting rusted

n/side rear brake is byding slighly

rear suspension is getting rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in N/S of steering rack.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 94,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in N/S of steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 93,100 miles

Exhaust supporting rubber rings slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Slight oil leaks from rear diff and gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,997 miles

exhaust rubbers are poor

nearside washer jet is poor

offside front lower trunion is creaking

Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,997 miles

exhaust rubbers are poor

nearside washer jet is poor

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front lower trunion is creaking

Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,567 miles

all suspension bushes are poor

nearside steering rack has play

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap sealing washer worn various minor oil leaks o/s/f b/pipe greased unable to acess condition steering rack worn n/s advise replacement various components corroding various bushes worn

Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,243 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 83,235 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wiper blades poor poor movement n/s/r handbrake linkage play in steering rack o/s/f b/pipe covered unable to acess various steering and suspension components corroding and bushes worn rear tyres old and worn rear brake balance could be better.

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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G153 PTO is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G153 PTO, 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 G153 PTO registered?

G153 PTO is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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