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C889 JJS

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,571 mi
Last recorded105,571 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC889 JJS
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 105,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,892 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 103,143 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 103,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 101,080 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wall perrished / inner thread worn edgey

Fail 20 Jun 2015 101,062 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wall perrished / inner thread worn edgey

Pass 27 May 2014 98,996 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,939 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,618 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 90,968 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 90,219 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 90,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,789 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 87,779 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,808 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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C889 JJS is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 C889 JJS, 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 C889 JJS registered?

C889 JJS is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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