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C337 PPM

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,942 mi
Last recorded60,942 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC337 PPM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,942 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 60,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 60,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,777 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,777 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,670 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,330 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,391 miles

exhaust rubber mounting exsessivley deteriated

Fail 7 Jul 2008 58,324 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rubber mounting exsessivley deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,146 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,014 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge †slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear body mounting plates

Pass 14 Jul 2005 56,170 miles

Offside Outer 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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C337 PPM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C337 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 C337 PPM registered?

C337 PPM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 October 1985.

Is C337 PPM safe to buy?

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