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B22 RAG

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,200 mi
Last recorded44,200 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 RAG
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 44,200 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 44,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,995 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 43,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 43,459 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,809 miles

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

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

Oil leak

dipstick not locating properly

Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dipstick not locating properly

starter motor trigger wire very close to exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,254 miles

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

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

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

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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B22 RAG is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B22 RAG, 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 B22 RAG registered?

B22 RAG is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B22 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 RAG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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