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C982 DKX

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,750 mi
Last recorded113,750 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC982 DKX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 113,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 110,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,884 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,226 miles

Horn switch poor

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass distorts view ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear coil spring fouls bodywork

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides inner tie rod ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 107,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail lower retaining washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn switch poor

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass distorts view ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear coil spring fouls bodywork

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides inner tie rod ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,053 miles

Central exhausr rubber perished and split

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish/crack in tread grooves

Offside Front small cut in tyre tread on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,263 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 104,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

The rear exhaust rubber mounting is slightly deteriorated ( system is still sercure).

Fail 6 Aug 2015 104,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

The rear exhaust rubber mounting is slightly deteriorated ( system is still sercure).

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,342 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,473 miles

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

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

exhaust centre rubber deteriated

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 100,437 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

exhaust centre rubber deteriated

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriated

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,039 miles

A rubber mounting rubber is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

There is some slight play felt at the offside road wheel in the steering system.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 99,009 miles

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

A rubber mounting rubber is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

There is some slight play felt at the offside road wheel in the steering system.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have small cracks in them

Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear spring appears too close to body.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 93,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear spring appears too close to body.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 92,661 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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C982 DKX is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C982 DKX, 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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C982 DKX is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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