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B244 GAP

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,287 mi
Last recorded13,287 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB244 GAP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 13,287 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective x4 (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 13,285 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 13,285 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 12,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 12,321 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 12,316 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 12,316 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear clusters (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,073 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 5 Apr 2016 12,073 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,836 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 11,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,564 miles

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

left front & left rear tyres cracking through tread

Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,183 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 11,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,196 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 9,194 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all other exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,550 miles

fuel flexi pipes under rear of car in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2009 8,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

fuel flexi pipes under rear of car in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2007 6,870 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,919 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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B244 GAP is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 B244 GAP, 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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B244 GAP is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 September 1984.

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