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GCF 951N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

31,882 mi
Last recorded31,882 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 951N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,882 miles

o/s rear shock lower mount corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 31,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear shock lower mount corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 31,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning switch does not work.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,787 miles

NSF tyre de-laminating around outer edge.

Fail 24 May 2016 30,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float Rack internals no longer supporting steering shaft (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Excessive play in hub mounting point on lower wishbone (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre de-laminating around outer edge.

Pass 28 May 2015 28,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2015 28,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 26,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear hub seal leaking

Fail 28 May 2014 26,062 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,280 miles

parking brake only just met efficiency result

Fail 23 May 2013 22,276 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

parking brake only just met efficiency result

Pass 31 May 2012 19,563 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 19,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 16,342 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 16,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,360 miles

o/s/f tyre outter wall perishing

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f out riggers corroid

Fail 2 Jul 2008 12,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,645 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 5,245 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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GCF 951N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 GCF 951N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GCF 951N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 January 1975.

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