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B699 LHF

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,426 mi
Last recorded109,426 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 LHF
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 109,426 miles

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2006 108,041 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2006 108,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play o/s steering rack

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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B699 LHF is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B699 LHF, 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 B699 LHF registered?

B699 LHF is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is B699 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B699 LHF shows 3 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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