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C61 HDV

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,809 mi
Last recorded32,809 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC61 HDV
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 32,809 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 32,799 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 7 Apr 2025 31,726 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 31,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 30,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 29,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 29,117 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 26,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,268 miles

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE WEARING ON OUTEREDGE

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,128 miles

Washer jets need cleaning out and re-directing

n/side 'pop up' headlight units sticks in working position

n/side rear brake lazy

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,120 miles

n/side headlight unit sticks in working position

screen washer jets need cleaning out and re-directing for better efficiency

Pass 23 Feb 2013 25,051 miles

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,676 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 24,659 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,167 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,821 miles

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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C61 HDV is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 C61 HDV, 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 C61 HDV registered?

C61 HDV is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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