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B786 FOC

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,346 mi
Last recorded61,346 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB786 FOC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,346 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,085 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 61,085 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front osf engine mounting rubber badly perished but not insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,370 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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B786 FOC is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B786 FOC, 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 B786 FOC registered?

B786 FOC is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 March 1985.

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