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C258 PRX

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,453 mi
Last recorded81,453 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 PRX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,453 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

tyres osr6mm osf7mm nsr6mm nsf6mm

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,064 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 76,049 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD BALL JOINT (2.2.A.1b)

REAR PROP C/V JOINT GETTING WEAK

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,091 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,662 miles

o/s/f seat runner sticks

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

all seatbelt edges fluffing slightly

o/s/f seatbelt buckle shroud damaged, buckle works still

Fail 28 Apr 2014 73,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all seatbelt edges fluffing slightly

o/s/f seat runner sticks

o/s/f seatbelt buckle shroud damaged, buckle works still

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,788 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 69,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 67,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C258 PRX is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 C258 PRX, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C258 PRX registered?

C258 PRX is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C258 PRX safe to buy?

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