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M435 MPH

1994 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,834 mi
Last recorded57,834 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Reliant Scimitar63,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM435 MPH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 57,834 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 57,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2023 56,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,402 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction mount phone holder on screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brakes overall efficiency only just met. Requires attention

Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,089 miles

Front to centre exhaust joint loose.

Pass 2 May 2019 53,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,820 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 51,636 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,985 miles

Nearside and Offside front anti roll bar bushes splitting

Nearside and Offside front lower wishbone bushes unbonding

Nearside and Offside steering rack gaiters perishing

Nearside and Offside upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joints

Surface corrosion on nearside and offside front lower suspension arms

Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,984 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside and Offside front anti roll bar bushes splitting

Nearside and Offside front lower wishbone bushes unbonding

Nearside and Offside steering rack gaiters perishing

Nearside and Offside upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joints

Surface corrosion on nearside and offside front lower suspension arms

Fail 30 Nov 2015 48,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,582 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 46,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,563 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,079 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,837 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 33,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2005 31,673 miles

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

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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M435 MPH is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 63,833 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 M435 MPH, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M435 MPH is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 September 1994.

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