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G400 NLG

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,183 mi
Last recorded71,183 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 NLG
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,358 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,017 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 68,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,289 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,231 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 65,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 65,218 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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G400 NLG is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G400 NLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G400 NLG registered?

G400 NLG is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G400 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G400 NLG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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