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C969 JUR

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,103 mi
Last recorded28,103 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC969 JUR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,070 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,057 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil level lamp luminated.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,783 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 27,778 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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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C969 JUR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C969 JUR, 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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How do I check the history of C969 JUR?

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What year was C969 JUR registered?

C969 JUR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C969 JUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C969 JUR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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