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A282 ARX

1984 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,494 mi
Last recorded28,494 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA282 ARX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 28,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater indicator not working

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 28,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort. 63% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater indicator not working

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 27,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

head light reflectors peeling

o/s repeater not working

suspension rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2022 27,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

head light reflectors peeling

o/s repeater not working

suspension rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,695 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,621 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 122,092 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,353 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,768 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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A282 ARX is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A282 ARX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A282 ARX registered?

A282 ARX is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 18 April 1984.

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