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B360 KDP

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,455 mi
Last recorded71,455 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB360 KDP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,455 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,356 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,356 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,300 miles

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

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

rack boots perished

Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mnt missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable steering rack side arm (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rack boots perished

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,653 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,653 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,590 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 59,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,009 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Diff oil seal leaking badly.

Power steering belt in poor condition.

Prop joints worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front 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)

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear fog light is not working

Fail 26 Apr 2010 45,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear fog light is not working

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,217 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 45,217 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,205 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,790 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 44,776 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 44,763 miles

slight play in lower steering column u.j.. †slight play in nearside top suspension ball-joint.

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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B360 KDP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B360 KDP, 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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B360 KDP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 July 1985.

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