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B736 TDO

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,963 mi
Last recorded8,963 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB736 TDO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 8,963 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play (both front ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 8,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play (both front ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 8,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 8,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 8,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 8,675 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 8,623 miles

lower steering rubber coupling small splits

Pass 2 May 2017 8,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 8,398 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 8,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 7,895 miles

rear exhaust box slight leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,914 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 6,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 4,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 3,749 miles

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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B736 TDO is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B736 TDO, 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 B736 TDO registered?

B736 TDO is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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