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A576 BNP

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

9,221 mi
Last recorded9,221 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA576 BNP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 9,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 5,975 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 3,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 2,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 1,705 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 1,705 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 84 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 48 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 56,348 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,077 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,051 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all exhaust rubbers cracking

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,988 miles

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

x2 exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,881 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 54,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,785 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 54,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,404 miles

free play in st rack/ all suspension components surface rust / oil leaks from engine source not known / all indicaters slow but ok / tow bar extentension poles surface rust / indic and wiper stalk worn operations ok / play in st wheel axis

Fail 1 Jul 2010 53,945 miles

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

free play in st rack/ all suspension components surface rust / oil leaks from engine source not known / all indicaters slow but ok / tow bar extentension poles surface rust / indic and wiper stalk worn operations ok / play in st wheel axis

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,908 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,858 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 53,809 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 53,809 miles

Offside 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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A576 BNP is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A576 BNP, 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 A576 BNP registered?

A576 BNP is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A576 BNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A576 BNP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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