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B608 LSM

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,157 mi
Last recorded34,157 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB608 LSM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 34,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 34,155 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,155 miles

noise from rear wheel bearing or differential

Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,361 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,742 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 28,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,922 miles

both headlamp reflectors are corroded, near side front shocker is damp, near side front tyre is perished, front brake imbalance, exhaust rubber mounts are perished, fuel tank straps are corroded, near side front support member is holed and corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,565 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 26,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stonechip in screen, front discs have slight corrosion, exhaust rubber mounts are perished

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,942 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 25,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B608 LSM is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 33,138 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 B608 LSM, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B608 LSM registered?

B608 LSM is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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