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M15 ABR

1995 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,220 mi
Last recorded65,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Reliant Scimitar50,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 ABR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 65,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,134 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 65,126 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,684 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 64,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 61,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,964 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 51,647 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 51,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight rack play

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,625 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 50,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,427 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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M15 ABR is a 1995 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,641 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 M15 ABR, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M15 ABR is a 1995 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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