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B831 PLF

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,444 mi
Last recorded112,444 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB831 PLF
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,444 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 112,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 112,075 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front trans-subframe brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 111,871 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 111,500 miles

Central Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak from diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,987 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area/engine sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from g/box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from diff/area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak very slight coolant leak pressure filler cap. ()

Fail 29 May 2018 110,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel line retaining clip on fuel line, tank to external electric fuel pump is loose/insecure on movement appears to have slight seepage of fuel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area/engine sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from g/box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from diff/area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak very slight coolant leak pressure filler cap. ()

Pass 30 May 2017 110,044 miles

Central Front Inner NO IGNITION LIGHTS SHOWING WHEN IGNITION SWITCHED ON.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened DROP LINK RUBBING AGAINST CHASSIS. (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened DROP LINK RUBBING AGAINST CHASSIS. (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 109,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 108,255 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 107,145 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 105,610 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 105,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2008 105,286 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 May 2008 105,286 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

exhaust fouling handbrake cable

Pass 16 May 2007 105,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight play in steering rack end

Pass 30 May 2006 105,041 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 105,033 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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B831 PLF is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B831 PLF, 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 B831 PLF registered?

B831 PLF is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 May 1985.

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