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TOH 596Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

44,496 mi
Last recorded44,496 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOH 596Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 44,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 43,223 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 42,796 miles

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S/R AXLE BRACKET AT LOWER SHOCK BOLT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 42,796 miles

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S/R AXLE BRACKET AT LOWER SHOCK BOLT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,052 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE BRACKET SWELLING AND STARTING TO CORRODE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,650 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,714 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,047 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,315 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 35,311 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s headlamp reflector corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 33,545 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s headlamp reflector corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,697 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 31,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both trunion bolts starting to creak.....seizing

both trunions have some play

front coil springs getting soft

Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 31,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,951 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 30,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,601 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

ns and os hc high very close to excess

Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,596 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,887 miles

co slightly high

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,306 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 29,296 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,312 miles

steering rack weeping from both boots

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,954 miles

slight leak from power steering

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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TOH 596Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 TOH 596Y, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TOH 596Y registered?

TOH 596Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 July 1983.

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