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G458 SCG

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,930 mi
Last recorded50,930 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG458 SCG
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,930 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 50,928 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension areas rusted.

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rubber pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber split & perished. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring base rusted and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake on NSR only just meets requirements. May need adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 May 2022 49,587 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General rusting to all rear suspension and rear axle areas.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside 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))

Fail 12 May 2022 49,584 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen One jet not hitting screen. (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General rusting to all rear suspension and rear axle areas.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside 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 Apr 2021 49,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,553 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 48,553 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,162 miles

air leak on inlet manifold

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,896 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspect slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,158 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,952 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 41,021 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear wheel

Fail 31 Jan 2008 41,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight brake bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,005 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight inbalance from rear brakes

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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G458 SCG is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G458 SCG, 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 G458 SCG registered?

G458 SCG is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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