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EEM 931Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,129 mi
Last recorded90,129 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEM 931Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 89,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,305 miles

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

n/s/r upper and lower trailing arms bushes worn

o/s/r upper and lower trailing arm s bushes worn

Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,905 miles

slight wear in rear panhard rod mounting bush

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,314 miles

n/s/f upper suspension arm inner bushes worn

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2018 86,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 84,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,528 miles

Acceptable end float in rear halfshafts

Fail 2 Jul 2014 83,521 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Acceptable end float in rear halfshafts

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,732 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

acceptable end float in rear halfshafts

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 18 Jul 2011 80,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,192 miles

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

end float in both rear half shaft bearings

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jul 2010 79,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

end float in both rear half shaft bearings

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,417 miles

freeplay in o/side front hub close to limit rec / adj

Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate starting to deterate

Fail 12 Jul 2008 75,268 miles

Nearside Outer Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate starting to deterate

Pass 28 Jul 2007 74,435 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel nr limit of travel

Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,527 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

new shocks right way up ?

Fail 25 Feb 2006 73,508 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake fluid topped up

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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EEM 931Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 EEM 931Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EEM 931Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 October 1982.

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