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B970 ORE

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,122 mi
Last recorded71,122 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB970 ORE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,122 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,115 miles

coolant leak

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2012 70,115 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leak

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,157 miles

o/s/f lower arm bush split & has slight play

oil leak

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower arm inner bush split & has slight play

rear diff pinion seal leaking

vehicle overheated after emmisions

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,084 miles

slight wear on n/s/ steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear on n/s/ steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,326 miles

slight wear on n/s/ steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,881 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2006 59,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B970 ORE is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B970 ORE, 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 B970 ORE registered?

B970 ORE is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B970 ORE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B970 ORE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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