MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,752 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis corrosion
Oil leak
Oil warning light on
Parts of exhaust system corroded
Play in both front bushes in front bottom arms
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Chassis corrosion
Oil leak
Oil warning light on
Parts of exhaust system corroded
Play in both front bushes in front bottom arms
delamination to windscreen
nearside rear cv boot as small hole
surface cracks to rear tyres
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
delamination to windscreen
nearside rear cv boot as small hole
surface cracks to rear tyres
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
headlight aim on lower limit
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B588 XWS is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B588 XWS, 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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How do I check the history of B588 XWS?
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What year was B588 XWS registered?
B588 XWS is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 April 1985.
Is B588 XWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B588 XWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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