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G895 EOL

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,252 mi
Last recorded8,252 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG895 EOL
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 8,252 miles

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

clutch fluid leaking (master cylinder)

Fail 6 May 2025 8,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling drive shaft cv boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

clutch fluid leaking (master cylinder)

Pass 7 Mar 2024 7,941 miles

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 7 Mar 2024 7,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 14 Oct 2022 7,678 miles

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 14 Oct 2022 7,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 27 Sep 2022 7,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 24 Aug 2021 7,448 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 7,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 7,442 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 7,437 miles

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

no key for fuel cap

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 17 Jul 2019 7,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

no key for fuel cap

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 22 Aug 2017 7,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 7,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure mounting (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,558 miles

oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2016 6,558 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2015 5,044 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/r caliper fouling body

n/s/r inner c v boot split

Fail 10 Jun 2015 5,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

n/s/r caliper fouling body

n/s/r inner c v boot split

Pass 10 Jun 2014 4,490 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 4,481 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 4,297 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 4,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 3,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 2,624 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 2,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 1,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 60 miles

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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G895 EOL is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G895 EOL, 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 G895 EOL registered?

G895 EOL is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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