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C234 EPP

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,184 mi
Last recorded44,184 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 EPP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 44,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

several exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

several exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight seapage

Fail 5 Nov 2012 43,727 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight seapage

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,979 miles

ALL WIPERS POOR

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBERS ARE PERISHED + STRESSED

LOWER STEERING U/J HAS SLIGHT PLAY/MOVEMENT

Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,571 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,104 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,761 miles

noise evident front suspension

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,243 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2005 30,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C234 EPP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C234 EPP, 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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C234 EPP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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