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C420 SBC

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,485 mi
Last recorded67,485 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC420 SBC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 67,485 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 67,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 66,715 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2022 66,158 miles

underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Jun 2021 65,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has been covered in underseal

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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C420 SBC is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C420 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C420 SBC?

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What year was C420 SBC registered?

C420 SBC is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C420 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C420 SBC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C420 SBC have outstanding finance?

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