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L729 GOH

1994 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,987 mi
Last recorded67,987 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Reliant Scimitar63,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 GOH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 67,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 67,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 67,726 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 67,726 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 67,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 67,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 67,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,237 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,663 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside & nearside flip up headlamps remaining in raised position when lights are turned off

Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.04 (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 64,216 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 64,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,197 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2012 64,182 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 64,182 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 64,001 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 63,955 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 63,955 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,940 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,458 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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L729 GOH is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 63,833 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 L729 GOH, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L729 GOH registered?

L729 GOH is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L729 GOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L729 GOH 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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