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A23 PAH

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,250 mi
Last recorded42,250 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PAH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,250 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 42,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,127 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 42,127 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,117 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,049 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 42,049 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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A23 PAH is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A23 PAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A23 PAH?

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What year was A23 PAH registered?

A23 PAH is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A23 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 PAH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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