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C241 EPP

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC241 EPP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,288 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 104,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 103,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 103,261 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 103,221 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,711 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,000 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2016 97,861 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 96,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 94,986 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 93,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 92,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery insecure soon to be a testable item

o/s/r wheel has been rubbing on inner archcover at one time.But not doing at time of test

rear springs not correct size for the coilovers but are still seated fully at time of test.Advise fitting bigger cups

wipers park a little higher than normal but not affecting view of the road at this time.Also relay a little hot may be sticking on sometimes

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery insecure soon to be a testable item

o/s/r wheel has been rubbing on inner archcover at one time.But not doing at time of test

rear springs not correct size for the coilovers but are still seated fully at time of test.Advise fitting bigger cups

wipers park a little higher than normal but not affecting view of the road at this time.Also relay a little hot may be sticking on sometimes

Fail 18 Jul 2011 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and appears to have been run flat

Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and appears to have been run flat

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,934 miles

water leak at osf below radiator. also boiled during test- no fans cut in

Fail 19 Jul 2010 89,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

water leak at osf below radiator. also boiled during test- no fans cut in

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rad damp.Check soon

slight play in steering rack but not yet to excess

Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 87,241 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 86,232 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C241 EPP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 C241 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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C241 EPP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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