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B852 WAE

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,872 mi
Last recorded84,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB852 WAE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 84,757 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 84,757 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,289 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 82,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

diff leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,158 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 80,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

high level brake light not working.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 75,517 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

high level brake light not working.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 67,694 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,694 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,848 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 66,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 65,608 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 63,590 miles

slight play in top column bush\slight play in front swivels

Pass 7 Jun 2008 62,325 miles

top column bush for slight play\washers for operation\osf headlamp for damage\slight play in front swivels

Pass 15 May 2007 61,082 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 59,890 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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B852 WAE is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B852 WAE, 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 B852 WAE registered?

B852 WAE is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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