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B340 NPC

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,964 mi
Last recorded65,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB340 NPC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,964 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 64,264 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 64,228 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 62,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 61,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 61,764 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 61,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B340 NPC is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B340 NPC, 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 B340 NPC registered?

B340 NPC is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B340 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B340 NPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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