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B205 AMT

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,257 mi
Last recorded9,257 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB205 AMT
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 9,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 8,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 8,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 7,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine bust not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 7,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 5,727 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 3,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 1,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wheel is binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2015 969 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 969 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

slight leak from overdrive tail seal

very slight leak from diff seal

Pass 25 Apr 2014 523 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 351 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 161 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)

Pass 10 May 2011 97,022 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 92,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 92,400 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 92,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2008 90,582 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 90,581 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 88,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 84,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leaking

nearside rear inner sill weak

offside rear floor pan weak

oil leak

screen wash cap missing

slight play in nearside front hub

slight play in offside front hub

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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B205 AMT is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B205 AMT, 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 B205 AMT registered?

B205 AMT is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 January 1985.

Is B205 AMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B205 AMT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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