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BEG 858V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Maroon Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

41,583 mi
Last recorded41,583 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 858V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 41,583 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 39,250 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 39,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 38,724 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 37,133 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 37,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 35,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 35,222 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 33,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 32,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,489 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod/rack arm (2.4.G.2)

front wipers beggining to smear slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,372 miles

Oil leak

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s centre exhaust rubber in poor condition

o/s inner steering rack/arm has play evident

o/s/r brakes slightly sticking

Fail 11 Apr 2015 24,369 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s centre exhaust rubber in poor condition

o/s inner steering rack/arm has play evident

o/s/r brakes slightly sticking

Pass 22 Mar 2014 21,342 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 21,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,616 miles

At time of test both front tyres were worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 9,668 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 7,457 miles

At time of test the fuel tank filler cap sealing washer was starting to perish and degrade.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 4,311 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 4,311 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 201 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 201 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 96,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 96,448 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 96,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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BEG 858V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Maroon with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 BEG 858V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEG 858V registered?

BEG 858V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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