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GBH 825N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,233 mi
Last recorded64,233 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBH 825N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 64,233 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,066 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,960 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,450 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,632 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 61,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,091 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 61,091 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

engin water 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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GBH 825N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 GBH 825N, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBH 825N registered?

GBH 825N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GBH 825N safe to buy?

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