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A233 RVH

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,901 mi
Last recorded27,901 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA233 RVH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 27,901 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 26,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 20,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 17,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack boot rubbing on power steering pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,569 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

offside steering rack boot rubbing on power steering pipe

Fail 11 Jun 2021 12,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure top bolts lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected locking up (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside steering rack gaiter rubbing on power steering pipe

Fail 7 Jun 2021 12,536 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning steering motion stiff before assistance cuts in (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2020 12,517 miles

Power steering malfunctioning steering motion stiff before assistance cuts in. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ns and os front suspesion springs out of shape /deformed

steering pinion valve slight leak/seapage

Pass 26 Sep 2019 8,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension spring deformed

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

steering pinion valve slight seapage

Fail 26 Sep 2019 8,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension spring deformed

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

steering pinion valve slight seapage

Pass 19 Sep 2018 3,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,718 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 96,187 miles

slight coolant dampness around the thermostat housing

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hangers starting to perish

filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,187 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hangers starting to perish

filler cap seal starting to perish

slight coolant dampness around the thermostat housing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 96,142 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,092 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,566 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,323 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 91,224 miles

movement in n/s/f lower suspension trunion.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 90,494 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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A233 RVH is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 33,138 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 A233 RVH, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A233 RVH is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 June 1984.

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