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GCN 5N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,666 mi
Last recorded33,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCN 5N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

steering stiff

Fail 30 Jun 2020 33,653 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake clevis joint insecure pedal to master cylinder (1.1.15 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

steering very tight

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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GCN 5N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GCN 5N, 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.

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What year was GCN 5N registered?

GCN 5N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is GCN 5N safe to buy?

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