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B558 GTO

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,042 mi
Last recorded78,042 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB558 GTO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 78,042 miles

brake pipes covered in grease/underseal - obscuring full inspection

nearside rear parking brake weak

oil leak - requires attention

steering rack inner joints (both sides) have slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,622 miles

slight oil leak

1/2 number plate bulb out

brake pipes covered in grease/underseal - obscuring full inspection

service brake weak - requires attention

Pass 24 Apr 2024 77,401 miles

brake pipes covered in grease/underseal - obscuring full inspection

rear service brake weak

slight play in both front steering rack- inner joints

Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,826 miles

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,640 miles

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Apr 2022 76,623 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front dipped beams not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust - rubber mounting defective/split

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,177 miles

exhaust rubber split (rear) but system still secure

nearside and offside door catches sticking

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Apr 2021 76,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber split (rear) but system still secure

nearside and offside door catches sticking

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

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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B558 GTO is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B558 GTO, 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 B558 GTO registered?

B558 GTO is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 March 1985.

Is B558 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B558 GTO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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