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A689 MEX

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

16,330 mi
Last recorded16,330 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA689 MEX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 16,330 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Power steering leak from rack seals and reservoir, not excessive.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 16,330 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Power steering leak from rack seals and reservoir, not excessive.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 16,302 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 16,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,275 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 16,120 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 15,399 miles

all indicators slow at idle

Fail 3 Apr 2017 15,353 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

all indicators slow at idle

Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,700 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 11,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine damp with oil

exhaust system corroded

rear differential damp with oil

Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine damp with oil

exhaust system corroded

rear differential damp with oil

Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,206 miles

PAS pipe damp with oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

both rear shock absorbers damp

engine damp with oil

gearbox damp with oil

rear differential damp with oil

Fail 25 Mar 2013 10,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

PAS pipe damp with oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

both rear shock absorbers damp

engine damp with oil

gearbox damp with oil

rear differential damp with oil

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play steering rack ends

Fail 18 Mar 2011 6,388 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 16 Mar 2010 3,252 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in rack ends

Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play n/s end of rack

Fail 30 Mar 2007 95,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 94,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play n/s rack end

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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A689 MEX is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A689 MEX, 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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A689 MEX is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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