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G276 ERU

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,262 mi
Last recorded42,262 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 ERU
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,262 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside interior door handle stiff

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,402 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 41,174 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G276 ERU is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G276 ERU, 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 G276 ERU registered?

G276 ERU is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G276 ERU safe to buy?

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