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GNJ 164N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,178 mi
Last recorded9,178 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 164N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 9,178 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 9,178 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes broken up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes broken up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 9,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 9,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes at the rear of the brake plates corroded to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Wheel locked solid. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes behind brake plate corroded to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system excessively rough Operation is tight-loose! (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear axle panhard rod mounting is not correctly secured to the differential pan, two bolts missing, sheared off. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Over axle brake pipe insecure above differential. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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GNJ 164N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GNJ 164N, 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 GNJ 164N?

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What year was GNJ 164N registered?

GNJ 164N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GNJ 164N safe to buy?

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