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B991 VKE

1984 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,027 mi
Last recorded84,027 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB991 VKE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 84,027 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 84,027 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,061 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 80,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres 15 years old

Fail 26 Nov 2020 79,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres over 15 years old

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,192 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,797 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 63,797 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,238 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,238 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,923 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 46,936 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,936 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 41,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,651 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 35,651 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,499 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 32,499 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,227 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 29,214 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,066 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,153 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 19,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,187 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 13,187 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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B991 VKE is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B991 VKE, 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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B991 VKE is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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