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TRE 86X

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,048 mi
Last recorded68,048 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRE 86X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 68,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,672 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 67,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,504 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 67,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,184 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,183 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 63,306 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 61,779 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 60,074 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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TRE 86X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 TRE 86X, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TRE 86X registered?

TRE 86X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TRE 86X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRE 86X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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