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B202 HCN

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,831 mi
Last recorded79,831 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB202 HCN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,831 miles

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

evidence of welding repairs to the chassis combined with new underseal.

Pass 19 May 2015 79,600 miles

evidence of welding repairs to various parts of the chassis to make good areas of previous corrosion.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,597 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cover attached to the n.s.sill which maybe concealing further corrosion.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,153 miles

advise all brake pipes greased up

advise nerside outersill poss corrosion behind plastic cover

Fail 15 Apr 2014 78,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise all brake pipes greased up

advise nerside outersill poss corrosion behind plastic cover

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,899 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,470 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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B202 HCN is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 B202 HCN, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B202 HCN registered?

B202 HCN is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B202 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B202 HCN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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