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C238 OAB

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 OAB
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 61,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,012 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 58,227 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2020 56,031 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 56,031 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 55,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 11% (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 55,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,777 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,611 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,240 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,147 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 55,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 54,831 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,377 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,108 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,108 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,304 miles

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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C238 OAB is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C238 OAB, 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 C238 OAB registered?

C238 OAB is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 December 1985.

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