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A350 TYE

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,403 mi
Last recorded58,403 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA350 TYE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 54,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 47,230 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 42,875 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 42,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,364 miles

exaust mounting rubber`s deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,423 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,352 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 31,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,802 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 24,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,507 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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A350 TYE is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A350 TYE, 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 A350 TYE registered?

A350 TYE is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A350 TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A350 TYE shows 21 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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