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J2 GTE

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,979 mi
Last recorded43,979 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 GTE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 43,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 43,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 41,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 39,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,657 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 38,657 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,085 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

intermittent fault at main beam.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 38,085 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

intermittent fault at main beam.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,801 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 37,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,399 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 37,399 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil sweat at rear differential

Pass 28 Jul 2014 3,699 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,482 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,159 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 35,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front and both rear tyres deteriorating through age.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,713 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres deteriorating through age.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,875 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,663 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 33,726 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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J2 GTE is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 62,686 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 J2 GTE, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 GTE registered?

J2 GTE is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is J2 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 GTE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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