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B710 XKL

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,027 mi
Last recorded93,027 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB710 XKL
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2006 93,027 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 93,014 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

seperate lamp on front bottom of vehicle not working on flash mode (offside)

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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B710 XKL is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B710 XKL, 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 B710 XKL registered?

B710 XKL is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B710 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B710 XKL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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