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GOX 906W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,147 mi
Last recorded39,147 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOX 906W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 39,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,070 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 37,070 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,437 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 35,437 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,949 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking. Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 32,497 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,985 miles

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2015 30,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,588 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 29,588 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,633 miles

no main beam tail tell

Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

no main beam tail tell

Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,703 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 26,702 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,121 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 21,118 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,010 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 16,002 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,391 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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GOX 906W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GOX 906W, 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.

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What year was GOX 906W registered?

GOX 906W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 October 1980.

Is GOX 906W safe to buy?

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