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G5 MLA

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,523 mi
Last recorded59,523 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 MLA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,523 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,132 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,006 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 59,006 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,619 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 58,497 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,609 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 57,607 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 57,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 54,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,489 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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G5 MLA is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G5 MLA, 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 G5 MLA registered?

G5 MLA is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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