MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for GCN 5N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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