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C502 FOP

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,070 mi
Last recorded75,070 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC502 FOP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,184 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 70,055 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to rear o/s chassis leg

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,767 miles

All rear brake pipes coverd with grease

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 68,005 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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C502 FOP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C502 FOP, 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 C502 FOP registered?

C502 FOP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C502 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C502 FOP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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