MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
809 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower play/wear in trunnion bush
Front front wipers stay going for a while when wipers are switched off
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front not all front washer jets working
Offside Front play in steering rack
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
offside mirror glass discoloured around edges/slight play top sterring column bush
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside mirror glass discoloured around edges
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
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B85 LPJ is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 B85 LPJ, 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 B85 LPJ registered?
B85 LPJ is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B85 LPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for B85 LPJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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