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C82 BYR

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,806 mi
Last recorded93,806 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC82 BYR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 93,806 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 93,798 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,738 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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C82 BYR is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C82 BYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C82 BYR?

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What year was C82 BYR registered?

C82 BYR is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C82 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C82 BYR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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