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C525 SLP

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 SLP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,156 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,084 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,511 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 76,510 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2015 76,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,186 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 76,112 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2013 73,052 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 73,052 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,018 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,916 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,141 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 72,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,519 miles

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?

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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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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