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A17 NBO

1995 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,781 mi
Last recorded52,781 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Reliant Scimitar50,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NBO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 52,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 51,995 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 51,994 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 51,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 51,557 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 51,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,270 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,868 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,460 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 50,458 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 50,266 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 49,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,168 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,654 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,580 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 45,580 miles

Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A17 NBO is a 1995 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,641 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 A17 NBO, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 NBO registered?

A17 NBO is a 1995 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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