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C439 SLT

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC439 SLT
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 88,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,216 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,216 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,323 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 84,831 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 84,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,637 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 81,635 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,377 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 78,053 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 78,051 miles

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

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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C439 SLT is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C439 SLT, 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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How do I check the history of C439 SLT?

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What year was C439 SLT registered?

C439 SLT is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C439 SLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C439 SLT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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