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C204 LTO

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,921 mi
Last recorded100,921 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC204 LTO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 100,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 99,652 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 99,625 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 98,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 97,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 96,078 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 96,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C204 LTO is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C204 LTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C204 LTO?

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What year was C204 LTO registered?

C204 LTO is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C204 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C204 LTO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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