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G655 WGX

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,752 mi
Last recorded1,752 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG655 WGX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 1,752 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp switch operates every other operation

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 1,599 miles

steering rack worn and just a pass

Pass 1 Jun 2021 1,486 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 27 Jun 2019 1,295 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 1,291 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 1,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear tyres perished on inner tread

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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G655 WGX is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G655 WGX, 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 G655 WGX registered?

G655 WGX is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G655 WGX safe to buy?

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