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B787 UKM

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

21,198 mi
Last recorded21,198 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 UKM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 21,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 21,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 20,259 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front brake pad ware sensor wiring insecure

both reversing lights not working

Fail 31 Dec 2021 20,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front brake pad ware sensor wiring insecure

both reversing lights not working

Pass 22 Oct 2020 19,779 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2020 19,779 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,139 miles

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 19,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod lock nut loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 15,521 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 15,521 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTIONS (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED BULBS FITTED (NO PATTERN ) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED LIGHTS FITTED (NO PATTERN) (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 12,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,019 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 9,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,138 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 6,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Sep 2012 6,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack damp

Pass 31 Aug 2011 3,615 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 99,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,954 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 96,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,385 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 94,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 92,280 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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B787 UKM is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B787 UKM, 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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What year was B787 UKM registered?

B787 UKM is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 November 1984.

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