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B665 EMA

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,945 mi
Last recorded108,945 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB665 EMA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,896 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 106,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 104,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,067 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 103,067 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 100,654 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 99,702 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 99,702 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B665 EMA is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B665 EMA, 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 B665 EMA registered?

B665 EMA is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 May 1985.

Is B665 EMA safe to buy?

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