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G9 GTE

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests43 (36 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate83.7%

Mileage

105,404 mi
Last recorded105,404 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 GTE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

36 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 68,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 104,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 67,327 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 103,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 65,110 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 102,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 63,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,529 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 101,210 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 72,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 101,013 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 101,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,147 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres tread low

Fail 18 Dec 2017 100,345 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres tread low

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,676 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,160 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,430 miles

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

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

fuel hose from tank to pump split and deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2015 90,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

fuel hose from tank to pump split and deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2014 65,825 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,042 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,787 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,838 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,392 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,284 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 183,798 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 183,798 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,049 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 181,329 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 181,329 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 47,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 178,506 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 178,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 47,043 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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G9 GTE is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.7%.

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 G9 GTE, 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 G9 GTE registered?

G9 GTE is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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