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LBW 500S

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,228 mi
Last recorded14,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBW 500S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 14,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 13,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 13,158 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 12,541 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 12,541 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 11,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 10,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 8,612 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 7,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 4,084 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 4,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 750 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 273,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Some play within steering rack.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 273,418 miles

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

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

Some play within steering rack.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 267,285 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 267,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 259,773 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 259,773 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 251,529 miles

Both doors stiff to open. Crack in N/S of windscreen not extending into swept area.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 246,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some light scratching on O/S of windscreen as well as a crack on the N/S which does not extend into the swept area.

Fail 24 May 2006 246,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Some light scratching on O/S of windscreen as well as a crack on the N/S which does not extend into the swept area.

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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LBW 500S is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LBW 500S, 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 LBW 500S registered?

LBW 500S is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is LBW 500S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBW 500S shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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