MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,620 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
NEARSID FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. †-------------------------------- †SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING COLUMN. †BOTH STEERING RACK GAITERS TWISTED.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
spare wheel loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
spare wheel loose
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
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B281 TBU is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B281 TBU, 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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How do I check the history of B281 TBU?
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What year was B281 TBU registered?
B281 TBU is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B281 TBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for B281 TBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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