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G966 NGC

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,786 mi
Last recorded118,786 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG966 NGC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,786 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit

oil leak from engine area

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Fail 12 Mar 2014 118,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre nearing limit

oil leak from engine area

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,721 miles

offside parking brake effort poor

Pass 12 Mar 2012 114,110 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre getting low

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 11 Mar 2011 111,189 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre on limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2010 108,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake pipes corroding

front brake pads nearing limit

front registration plate condition poor

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front anti-roll bar link bushes poor condition

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,197 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

front brake pads nearing limit

front registration plate condition poor

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front anti-roll bar link bushes poor condition

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 106,194 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 106,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 104,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,816 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 98,488 miles

oil leak

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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G966 NGC is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G966 NGC, 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 G966 NGC registered?

G966 NGC is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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