CarVerify

Free Car Check

C920 EMD

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,923 mi
Last recorded60,923 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC920 EMD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 60,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,109 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,906 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

Pass 18 May 2018 55,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,241 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,932 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,087 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 53,075 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,846 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
Full Reliant Scimitar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C920 EMD is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 C920 EMD, 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 C920 EMD?

You can check the full history of C920 EMD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C920 EMD registered?

C920 EMD is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C920 EMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C920 EMD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C920 EMD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C920 EMD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.