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B647 WNB

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,661 mi
Last recorded127,661 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB647 WNB
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,216 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 126,679 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 115,058 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong side kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,711 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 125,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 123,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 122,452 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 121,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 120,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 118,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 116,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 111,322 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 111,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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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B647 WNB is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 B647 WNB, 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 B647 WNB registered?

B647 WNB is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 May 1985.

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