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A29 BTO

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,612 mi
Last recorded5,612 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 BTO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 5,612 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 3,637 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 1,373 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 94,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,771 miles

offside rear hand brake will not lock out

Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,875 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 77,285 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 77,271 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

top and bottom front wishbones ;both sides the nylon bushes worn

Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 70,395 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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A29 BTO is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A29 BTO, 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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What year was A29 BTO registered?

A29 BTO is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A29 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 BTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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