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B320 TWX

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,857 mi
Last recorded100,857 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 100,857 miles

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,501 miles

welding at rear subframe poor

Fail 7 Apr 2015 100,468 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

welding at rear subframe poor

Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,469 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 98,150 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 96,580 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 96,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 96,177 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 96,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 95,603 miles

O/S/R hand brake readings low compaired to N/S/R

Fail 22 Apr 2009 95,584 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2007 95,581 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 95,505 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TWX is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

B320 TWX is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 April 1985.

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