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C83 MFM

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 MFM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,457 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 89,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,467 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 89,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,757 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,767 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 97,757 miles

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

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,150 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 97,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,317 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe greased

rear bushes perishing

rear spring corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 94,272 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe greased

rear bushes perishing

rear spring corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,894 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 92,887 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 92,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 90,574 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 90,574 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 87,382 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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C83 MFM is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C83 MFM, 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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C83 MFM is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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