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B410 JBL

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,339 mi
Last recorded67,339 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB410 JBL
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 67,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 67,339 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 63,900 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 63,900 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 62,633 miles

advise front jacking points corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 62,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front jacking points corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 62,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front jacking points corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 60,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 60,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 59,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,879 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,686 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 59,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 58,673 miles

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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B410 JBL is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 B410 JBL, 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 B410 JBL registered?

B410 JBL is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 March 1985.

Is B410 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B410 JBL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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