MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coolant leak
slight corrosion to exhaust system
slight corrosion to metal brake pipes
smell of fuel under car
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
coolant leak
slight corrosion to exhaust system
slight corrosion to metal brake pipes
smell of fuel under car
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C824 MDS is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C824 MDS, 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 C824 MDS registered?
C824 MDS is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C824 MDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C824 MDS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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