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B208 AMT

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB208 AMT
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 77,972 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 77,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 77,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 77,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 77,761 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 77,695 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 May 2018 77,577 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 77,482 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 77,404 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 77,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 77,162 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 76,990 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 76,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 76,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 76,620 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 76,429 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 76,426 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 76,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 76,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 75,740 miles

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

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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B208 AMT is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B208 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 B208 AMT registered?

B208 AMT is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 January 1985.

Is B208 AMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B208 AMT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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