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GHG 840S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 3093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,787 mi
Last recorded13,787 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHG 840S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,093cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 13,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 11,424 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 9,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,935 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 8,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GHG 840S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 3,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 GHG 840S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHG 840S registered?

GHG 840S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is GHG 840S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHG 840S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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