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HLW 10K

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,799 mi
Last recorded30,799 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLW 10K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 30,799 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 30,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 29,541 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,863 miles

rear axle oil seals leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2016 28,863 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear axle oil seals leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,788 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 28,788 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 28,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,653 miles

Oil leak

front disc slightly rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front disc slightly rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,644 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

drivers sun visor not staying up

Pass 28 May 2005 27,160 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 27,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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HLW 10K is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HLW 10K, 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 HLW 10K registered?

HLW 10K is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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