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G20 GTE

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

154,146 mi
Last recorded154,146 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 GTE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 154,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 152,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 151,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 151,512 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 148,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 146,978 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 146,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% nearside best (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 145,309 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 145,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 144,271 miles

Nearside slight leak of p.a.s. fluid around rack gaiter.

rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2018 144,271 miles

Nearside slight leak of p.a.s. fluid around rack gaiter.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 143,282 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter oil contaminated (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 143,282 miles

rear brake application uneven 66% o/s best (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter oil contaminated (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 142,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,789 miles

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

maximum imbalance on front brakes(30%).o/s highest.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 140,571 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 139,423 miles

Horn/s worn

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 139,423 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Horn/s worn

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

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

Parking brake cable locknuts insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2011 139,394 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 139,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,436 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 13,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 128,457 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 128,456 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

other 3 centre exhaust mounts worn

Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,147 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 122,147 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 118,690 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 118,690 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

0/S washer jet partially blocked

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 114,010 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 114,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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G20 GTE is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 G20 GTE, 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 G20 GTE registered?

G20 GTE is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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