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A274 ARX

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,399 mi
Last recorded17,399 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA274 ARX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,399 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

steering rack has play within the ball joint on the n/s

Fail 17 Mar 2008 17,391 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

steering rack has play within the ball joint on the n/s

n/s front wheel appears to be rubbing on the brake caliper

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,466 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 16,466 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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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A274 ARX is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 33,138 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 A274 ARX, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A274 ARX registered?

A274 ARX is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 29 February 1984.

Is A274 ARX safe to buy?

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