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G604 OGK

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,929 mi
Last recorded71,929 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG604 OGK
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,929 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 70,387 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,387 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,556 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,073 miles

Oil leak

There is slight play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,125 miles

Although the hand brake has met the required minium effort.The readings obtained suggest some adjustment is required.

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,353 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 62,352 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excessive surface corrosion all steering and suspension components

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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G604 OGK is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G604 OGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G604 OGK registered?

G604 OGK is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is G604 OGK safe to buy?

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