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G543 RRJ

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,718 mi
Last recorded81,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 RRJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 81,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,466 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 80,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,434 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 80,434 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 80,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in n/side front w/bearing

slight play in offside rear w/bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,919 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 76,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

excessive oil leaks on engine and slight oil leak on rear axle

exhaust middle and rear sections hanging brackets heavily corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 May 2008 76,917 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

excessive oil leaks on engine

exhaust middle and rear sections hanging brackets heavily corroded

offside rear brake sticking slightly

oil leaking from both driveshafts on rear axle

securing clamp on exhaust middle to rear join corroded and starting to break up

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2008 76,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

excessive oil leaks on engine

exhaust middle and rear sections hanging brackets heavily corroded

offside rear brake sticking slightly

oil leaking from both driveshafts on rear axle

securing clamp on exhaust middle to rear join corroded and starting to break up

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,856 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules coroded

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,154 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules coroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2006 73,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules coroded

oil leak

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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G543 RRJ is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 G543 RRJ, 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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G543 RRJ is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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