MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,552 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of GRP 280Y?
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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?
The MOT history for GRP 280Y shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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