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C163 AHY

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,316 mi
Last recorded126,316 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC163 AHY
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,316 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2011 114,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 93,686 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 93,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,240 miles

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

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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C163 AHY is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C163 AHY, 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 C163 AHY registered?

C163 AHY is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 October 1985.

Is C163 AHY safe to buy?

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