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B840 JCH

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,736 mi
Last recorded53,736 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB840 JCH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 51,731 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 51,731 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 51,443 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 51,404 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all four jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,111 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,398 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,933 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,933 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,249 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,149 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,769 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B840 JCH is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B840 JCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B840 JCH registered?

B840 JCH is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B840 JCH safe to buy?

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