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C414 SBC

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,361 mi
Last recorded149,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC414 SBC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 149,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 149,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 147,637 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 147,635 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 145,140 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 145,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C414 SBC is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C414 SBC, 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.

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What year was C414 SBC registered?

C414 SBC is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is C414 SBC safe to buy?

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