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G877 WHJ

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,438 mi
Last recorded80,438 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG877 WHJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,438 miles

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

fuel hose showing age cracks

Fail 12 Mar 2026 80,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel hose showing age cracks

Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,560 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,990 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 69,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 67,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,753 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,491 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,826 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipe from filter perished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2008 60,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,896 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 57,896 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2005 56,675 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 56,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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G877 WHJ is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G877 WHJ, 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 G877 WHJ registered?

G877 WHJ is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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