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B259 JGM

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB259 JGM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 143,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 142,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 142,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 141,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 139,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 136,541 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,057 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 118,057 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,026 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak present

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 105,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,837 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 127,338 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 108,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 102,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

steering drop arm slightly play

Pass 26 Mar 2011 102,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

steering drop arm slightly play

Pass 27 Mar 2010 96,861 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2009 94,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,272 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,271 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 92,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 81,484 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 81,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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B259 JGM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B259 JGM, 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 B259 JGM registered?

B259 JGM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 May 1985.

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