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C636 RPJ

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,243 mi
Last recorded46,243 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC636 RPJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,820 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,461 miles

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,839 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,580 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose slightly damaged old braided hose deteriated (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 44,577 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel hose slightly damaged old braided hose deteriated (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/r diff oil seal slight leakage

Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear diff oil sill leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,337 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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C636 RPJ is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 C636 RPJ, 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 C636 RPJ registered?

C636 RPJ is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C636 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C636 RPJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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