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GOX 896W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,911 mi
Last recorded12,911 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOX 896W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 12,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 11,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 10,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 6,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 5,471 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 5,119 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 4,816 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 4,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 3,700 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 3,327 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 3,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel lines at fuel pump cracking

oil leak at n/s/rear hub and diff oil seal

Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,156 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 3,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

play in o/s/ steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2006 2,915 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 2,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front seat belts need aid in retracting.

OIl leak fron nearside rear back plate.

Play in top steering bush

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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GOX 896W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 GOX 896W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GOX 896W registered?

GOX 896W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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