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B855 FDM

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,258 mi
Last recorded81,258 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB855 FDM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 81,258 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 81,091 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,753 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 65,342 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 65,339 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) 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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B855 FDM is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B855 FDM, 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 B855 FDM registered?

B855 FDM is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B855 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B855 FDM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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