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B279 GMR

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,325 mi
Last recorded78,325 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB279 GMR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,231 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 78,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,351 miles

light corrosion to some underbody components and chassis areas

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,047 miles

light corrosion to some underbody components / chassis

suspect oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

light corrosion to some underbody components / chassis

suspect oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,406 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 71,335 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,059 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 69,541 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 69,541 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,124 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 61,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Incorrect retaining device fitted to O/S/F Upper shock absorber.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,011 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,734 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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B279 GMR is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B279 GMR, 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 B279 GMR registered?

B279 GMR is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 July 1985.

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