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G483 RGC

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,295 mi
Last recorded68,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG483 RGC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 68,295 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,230 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 68,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,796 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,108 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,101 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,707 miles

front suspension bushes slightly worn causing slight movement of the front arms

slight play in steering rack and n/s inner steering knuckle

various minor engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front suspension bushes slightly worn causing slight movement of the front arms

slight play in steering rack and n/s inner steering knuckle

various minor engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,611 miles

All the front wishbone bushes cracked/perished. Slight movement in the n/s/f lower arm bushes/pin

Coolant fan not working!

Front anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker in the o/s

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2018 64,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All the front wishbone bushes cracked/perished. Slight movement in the n/s/f lower arm bushes/pin

Coolant fan not working!

Front anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 63,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 May 2015 63,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front shock absorber dampening very weak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,675 miles

n/s and o/s front drop link bushes cracking

n/s and o/s front top suspention arm bushes cracking

o/s rear shock very slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2014 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s front drop link bushes cracking

n/s and o/s front top suspention arm bushes cracking

o/s rear shock very slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,661 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,910 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 58,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,388 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,034 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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G483 RGC is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G483 RGC, 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 G483 RGC registered?

G483 RGC is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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