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B387 JRX

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,902 mi
Last recorded52,902 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB387 JRX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 52,902 miles

front pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 52,860 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 52,508 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 52,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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B387 JRX is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 1,596cc 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 B387 JRX, 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 B387 JRX registered?

B387 JRX is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B387 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B387 JRX 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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