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B190 RJU

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,752 mi
Last recorded81,752 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB190 RJU
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 81,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 81,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 81,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake,reduced performance.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,869 miles

exh rubbers poor

Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,869 miles

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

exh rubbers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,418 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 77,197 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 76,485 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 76,485 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe kinked at front joint with flexible

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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B190 RJU is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B190 RJU, 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 B190 RJU registered?

B190 RJU is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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