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M865 LOA

1994 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,436 mi
Last recorded69,436 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Scimitar63,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM865 LOA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 69,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,970 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,746 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 64,528 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,776 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 63,776 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 62,707 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,861 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 55,820 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,541 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 43,921 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 43,921 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 43,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,056 miles

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

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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M865 LOA is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M865 LOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M865 LOA registered?

M865 LOA is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M865 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M865 LOA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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