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G627 FTW

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,058 mi
Last recorded177,058 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG627 FTW
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 177,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 177,044 miles

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 176,605 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 176,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 175,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 175,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 175,068 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 174,672 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 174,668 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 174,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 172,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 170,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 170,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 166,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 122,826 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 25 Aug 2005 158,312 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 158,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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G627 FTW is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G627 FTW, 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 G627 FTW registered?

G627 FTW is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G627 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G627 FTW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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