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C816 MRA

1986 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC816 MRA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,129 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 81,129 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,118 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,086 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,086 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,995 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 80,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,628 miles

some cracking on all tyre walls

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,850 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f chassis (jackpoint) corroded.

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,427 miles

n/s/f tiebar missing.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,471 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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C816 MRA 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 C816 MRA, 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 C816 MRA registered?

C816 MRA is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C816 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C816 MRA 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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