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C902 HLG

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 HLG
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 98,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 98,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced drivers seat brackets broken away (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger seat bracket (6.1.1 (d) (i))

hazards inop

Pass 15 Aug 2020 98,366 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub has slight play at time of test

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

Offside Front swivel hub has slight play at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,071 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 98,071 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken *** IN TWO PLACES *** (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,696 miles

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play ******RACK END******** (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play ***RACK END *** (2.2.B.1f)

Rear ****BRAKES IMBALANCED ****

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,180 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet wiring, poor routing etc (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short ***ALTERNATOR WIRING , CABLE TIED TO METAL BRAKE PIPES*** (1.9.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 84,299 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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C902 HLG is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C902 HLG, 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 C902 HLG registered?

C902 HLG is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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