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C687 HDM

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,972 mi
Last recorded74,972 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC687 HDM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2013 74,972 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear lower shocker bodies corroding

throttle cable starting to fray

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,918 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 74,870 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f rack boot damp

Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,569 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 74,569 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,076 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 66,076 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,729 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 55,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,364 miles

Brake pedel rubber starting to split

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,720 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 33,720 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C687 HDM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C687 HDM, 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 C687 HDM registered?

C687 HDM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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