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B853 VMJ

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,404 mi
Last recorded99,404 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB853 VMJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 99,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 99,409 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,404 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 99,404 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 99,403 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement oil from rack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,415 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perished.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,402 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,042 miles

all tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish/crack

Fail 26 Oct 2017 99,042 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish/crack

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,042 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear seat belt lower mountings/brackets bolts only just protrude bracket

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,399 miles

battery secure but clamp close to both terminals

Fail 4 Nov 2015 99,399 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

battery secure but clamp close to both terminals

Pass 15 Nov 2014 99,398 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 99,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,396 miles

n/s/front chassis extention corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2013 99,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/front chassis extention corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/front chassis section corroded but not in perscribed area or affecting brakes,steering or suspension

Fail 14 Jan 2013 99,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/front chassis section corroded but not in perscribed area or affecting brakes,steering or suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2012 99,394 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,358 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,268 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 96,684 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 87,269 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 87,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 78,844 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 78,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s bonnet hinge bolts loose

Pass 30 Jul 2005 65,930 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 65,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B853 VMJ is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B853 VMJ, 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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B853 VMJ is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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