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B728 AOA

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

10,799 mi
Last recorded10,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB728 AOA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 10,799 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 10,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 10,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 10,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 10,163 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 10,163 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 9,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 9,740 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 9,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 9,517 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 9,517 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2009 9,348 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 9,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 9,332 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 9,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 5,966 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 5,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2005 1,653 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advisory nearside rear hand brake low to be kept under observation

Pass 5 Nov 2005 1,653 miles

advisory nearside rear hand brake low to be kept under observation

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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B728 AOA is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 B728 AOA, 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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B728 AOA is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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