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B997 EWP

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,599 mi
Last recorded11,599 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB997 EWP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 11,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 8,694 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 7,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 5,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 5,876 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 5,770 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 5,680 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2015 5,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 5,587 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking under bonnet going to filter (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 5,475 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 5,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 5,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 5,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 5,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 5,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 4,916 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Oct 2011 4,915 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

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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B997 EWP is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B997 EWP, 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 B997 EWP registered?

B997 EWP is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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