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GUS 895X

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,699 mi
Last recorded48,699 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUS 895X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,695 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 48,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 48,694 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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GUS 895X is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GUS 895X, 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 GUS 895X registered?

GUS 895X is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GUS 895X safe to buy?

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