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C771 UNR

1986 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC771 UNR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,770 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,697 miles

Nearside revers light inoperative

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper arm movement poor / not covering the full extent of screen.

Offside engine bay wiring security poor

Fail 21 Aug 2018 81,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside revers light inoperative

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper arm movement poor / not covering the full extent of screen.

Offside engine bay wiring security poor

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,298 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,149 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,518 miles

Centre Rear Upper Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 77,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 74,602 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

O/S/R hand brake sticking slightly.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,991 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,596 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 67,550 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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C771 UNR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C771 UNR, 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 C771 UNR registered?

C771 UNR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 February 1986.

Is C771 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C771 UNR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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