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C334 PPM

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,509 mi
Last recorded68,509 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC334 PPM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,509 miles

Anti roll bar link bushes split

Brake pipes correded

Brakes jedders

Floor and sills correded

N S F Tyre got cuts on sides and in threads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyres low from edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,053 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,290 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,290 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,047 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 67,046 miles

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

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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C334 PPM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C334 PPM, 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 C334 PPM registered?

C334 PPM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 September 1985.

Is C334 PPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C334 PPM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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