MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pipes undersealed
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pipes undersealed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
custermer repair nearside front headlight unit to give correct head light aim
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
headlamp lift motors disconnected in the up position
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
headlamp lift motors disconnected in the up position
headlight aims o.k...but lots of wear in pop-up mechanisms...wear noted in both lower suspension inner bushes.
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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C525 SLP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 C525 SLP, 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 C525 SLP registered?
C525 SLP is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C525 SLP safe to buy?
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