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GER 997N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,236 mi
Last recorded19,236 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGER 997N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 19,236 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 18,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 17,332 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,119 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 17,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,948 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,874 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,658 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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GER 997N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 GER 997N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GER 997N?

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What year was GER 997N registered?

GER 997N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 January 1975.

Is GER 997N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GER 997N shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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