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GRP 280Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,552 mi
Last recorded56,552 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRP 280Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 56,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 56,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,866 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 55,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front has creak on supension

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 55,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front has creak on supension

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,076 miles

Nearside Front Creak on suspension

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (upper mount bearing worn)

Fail 20 Jul 2021 54,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front creak on suspension

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel upper mount bearing worn slight play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 53,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,227 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 51,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,757 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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GRP 280Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GRP 280Y, 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.

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What year was GRP 280Y registered?

GRP 280Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GRP 280Y safe to buy?

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