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G469 VYE

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG469 VYE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 100,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,614 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 100,614 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 99,715 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F UPPER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 99,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F UPPER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 99,558 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,038 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 97,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 94,610 miles

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 11 May 2015 94,610 miles

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

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 14 May 2014 93,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 93,787 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 93,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,001 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 88,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 84,886 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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G469 VYE is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 G469 VYE, 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 G469 VYE registered?

G469 VYE is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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