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C599 OPL

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC599 OPL
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,356 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 68,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 67,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 66,840 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,810 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 May 2013 63,024 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 63,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 59,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 56,146 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2011 56,144 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2010 50,553 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,996 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,996 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 May 2008 36,156 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 36,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,457 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 22,457 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

suspect gearbox oil cooler leaking

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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C599 OPL is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C599 OPL, 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 C599 OPL registered?

C599 OPL is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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