Reliant Scimitar

Silver · Petrol · 1985 · 2,792 cc

195 GTCMOT history

195 GTC is a silver petrol Reliant Scimitar first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 37,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
37,917 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
195 GTC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Reliant
Model
Scimitar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

195 GTC was last recorded at 37,917 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,917 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 37,917 miles
  • 2023 – 37,882 miles
  • 2021 – 36,950 miles
  • 2020 – 36,654 miles
  • 2019 – 32,713 miles
  • 2018 – 30,108 miles
  • 2017 – 29,495 miles
  • 2016 – 27,608 miles
  • 2015 – 25,361 miles
  • 2014 – 24,319 miles
  • 2013 – 23,570 miles
  • 2011 – 22,640 miles
  • 2010 – 22,462 miles
  • 2008 – 22,313 miles
  • 2006 – 22,060 miles
  • 2005 – 20,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,917 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Diff leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,917 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    461538066984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leaking

  2. Fail37,917 miles (+35)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    101335361586
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  3. Pass37,882 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,882 miles
    Test number
    908885734620
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x4 rubber exhaust hangers cracking/perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play/cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail37,882 miles (+932)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,882 miles
    Test number
    140192862209
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x4 rubber exhaust hangers cracking/perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play/cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass36,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    356307092689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail36,950 miles (+296)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    947924083352
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure both sides (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak n/s/f (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass36,654 miles (+3,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,654 miles
    Test number
    987618169759
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass32,713 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,713 miles
    Test number
    894717049357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass30,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,108 miles
    Test number
    977341054354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,108 miles (+613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,108 miles
    Test number
    445507114979
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass29,495 miles (+1,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,495 miles
    Test number
    678879628421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  12. Pass27,608 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,608 miles
    Test number
    687446811773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,361 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,361 miles
    Test number
    869137995085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,319 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,319 miles
    Test number
    308861824178
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and blowing slightly

  15. Fail24,319 miles (+749)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,319 miles
    Test number
    569161524197
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and blowing slightly

  16. Pass23,570 miles (+930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,570 miles
    Test number
    736389413112
    • NoteCorrosion showing to n/s of exhaust system and blowing slightly

  17. Pass22,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    308314821107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,640 miles (+178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    729094421165
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass22,462 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,462 miles
    Test number
    884493690124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,313 miles
    Test number
    931753688198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,312 miles (+252)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,312 miles
    Test number
    740753688170
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,060 miles (+1,541)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,060 miles
    Test number
    711011346226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteSMALL HOLE IN O/S/F HEADLAMP

  23. Pass20,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    20,519 miles
    Test number
    491842025230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 195 GTC

What vehicle is registration 195 GTC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 195 GTC on a silver petrol Reliant Scimitar first used on 31 Dec 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 195 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 195 GTC expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 195 GTC?
The MOT on 195 GTC expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 195 GTC done?
195 GTC was recorded at 37,917 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 909 miles a year.
Has 195 GTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 195 GTC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 195 GTC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 195 GTC find?
195 GTC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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