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GXI 6565

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXI 6565
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,933 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,933 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,220 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 52,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,430 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 51,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,390 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 47,376 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,457 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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GXI 6565 is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 GXI 6565, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GXI 6565 registered?

GXI 6565 is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is GXI 6565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GXI 6565 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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