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B445 LUF

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB445 LUF
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 97,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 97,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 96,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside wiper blades split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside and offside wiper blades split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,215 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,732 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 95,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface splitting on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,295 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 94,943 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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B445 LUF is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B445 LUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B445 LUF?

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What year was B445 LUF registered?

B445 LUF is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B445 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B445 LUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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