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B448 JJV

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 JJV
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 72,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,229 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,030 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,419 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 69,413 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 66,960 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 18 May 2018 62,269 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 25 May 2017 62,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 31 May 2016 61,890 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and spring cup (2.4.G.1)

both rear chassis rails excessively corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,254 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 60,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 60,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

boot lid will not secure shut

Pass 7 May 2013 59,169 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 59,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine overheating.lost alot of coolant

Pass 29 May 2012 59,038 miles

Front registration plate cracked, but not likely to be misred

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

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

rear crossmeber corroded, but not a prescribed area

Pass 24 May 2011 58,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,336 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,425 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 56,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 53,712 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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B448 JJV is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B448 JJV, 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 B448 JJV registered?

B448 JJV is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is B448 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B448 JJV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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