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GKX 666Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,967 mi
Last recorded91,967 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKX 666Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 91,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 91,793 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 91,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,617 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knocking on offside suspension

Fail 14 Jun 2012 86,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knocking on offside suspension

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,561 miles

klonk from off side front suspension

Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,561 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

klonk from off side front suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,231 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 84,231 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 84,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 84,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 83,643 miles

rattle at front of car when driving over rough ground

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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GKX 666Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 GKX 666Y, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GKX 666Y?

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What year was GKX 666Y registered?

GKX 666Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 March 1983.

Is GKX 666Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKX 666Y shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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