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G42 KUG

1989 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,628 mi
Last recorded50,628 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 KUG
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,628 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 50,623 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,367 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025 50,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,228 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 49,950 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,144 miles

slight wear n/s inner track rod joint

Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,071 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 48,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 47,376 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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G42 KUG is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G42 KUG, 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 G42 KUG registered?

G42 KUG is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G42 KUG safe to buy?

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