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GBH 830N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,445 mi
Last recorded3,445 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBH 830N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 3,445 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 2,417 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 2,417 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 1,877 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 1,745 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 1,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 552 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 533 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

play in steering wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2010 99,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 97,901 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 97,899 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 96,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,854 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,018 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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GBH 830N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 830N, 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

How do I check the history of GBH 830N?

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What year was GBH 830N registered?

GBH 830N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GBH 830N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBH 830N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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