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A333 PBV

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,182 mi
Last recorded25,182 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA333 PBV
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,182 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,054 miles

off side front chassis outrigger starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2017 24,992 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 24,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,861 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 24,861 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,369 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,685 miles

engine overheats due to bad circulation of coolant system ???

number of cooling system hoses require to be changed

slight play in steering rack near side

Fail 27 Oct 2011 23,685 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine overheats due to bad circulation of coolant system ???

number of cooling system hoses require to be changed

slight play in steering rack near side

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,466 miles

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

Oil leak

earth strap on off side front top wishbone broken

slight play in steering rack near side

Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,268 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight corrosion to both front exhaust pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,979 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 19,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 117,981 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A333 PBV is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A333 PBV, 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 A333 PBV registered?

A333 PBV is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 May 1984.

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