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C149 EMP

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 EMP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,841 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 99,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,906 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 97,368 miles

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

uneven tread on n/s/r & o/s/f tyres

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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C149 EMP is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 C149 EMP, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C149 EMP registered?

C149 EMP is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C149 EMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C149 EMP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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