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G65 SJO

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,328 mi
Last recorded103,328 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG65 SJO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,328 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 102,485 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 101,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 100,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 99,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 99,153 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 98,645 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 98,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,981 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,122 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,514 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,017 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 90,017 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,496 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,207 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 87,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,475 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

head lights illuminate on the piosition light switch

Fail 14 Sep 2009 86,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

head lights illuminate on the piosition light switch

Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,661 miles

near side front upper and lower wishbones corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2008 84,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

near side front upper and lower wishbones corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 93,545 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 93,545 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

off side lower wishbone corroding

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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G65 SJO is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G65 SJO, 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.

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What year was G65 SJO registered?

G65 SJO is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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