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C44 BTR

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,623 mi
Last recorded113,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC44 BTR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,623 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 113,623 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,623 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil light on

rear exhaust touching space frame suspension at rear

some slight run out n/s/f disc

Fail 10 Jun 2013 113,623 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil light on

some slight run out n/s/f disc

Pass 1 Jul 2010 113,473 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,174 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 113,129 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 113,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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C44 BTR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C44 BTR, 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 C44 BTR registered?

C44 BTR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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