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B320 EON

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,372 mi
Last recorded27,372 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB320 EON
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,372 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 27,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,352 miles

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

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

chassis rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,323 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 27,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT SILLS CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA †SILLS RUSTY †CHASSIS RUSTY †FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTY

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,309 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY †SILLS RUSTY †HOLES IN FRONT OF SILLS

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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B320 EON is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B320 EON, 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 B320 EON registered?

B320 EON is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 June 1985.

Is B320 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for B320 EON shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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