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G97 TJA

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,813 mi
Last recorded82,813 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 TJA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 82,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,813 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 1,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 613 miles

Air filter housing insecure.

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of hazards/directional indicators.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Park brake warning lamp missing.

Vacuum pipe missing from inlet manifold.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 597 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Air filter housing insecure.

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of hazards/directional indicators.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Park brake warning lamp missing.

Vacuum pipe missing from inlet manifold.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 103,860 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 103,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Slight free play in offside track rod end.

Pass 30 May 2007 102,281 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 102,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front suspension parts becoming rusted

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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G97 TJA is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G97 TJA, 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 G97 TJA registered?

G97 TJA is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 December 1989.

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