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A453 LCC

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,906 mi
Last recorded29,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA453 LCC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 29,906 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 29,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2014 29,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 29,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 28,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 27,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 27,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 26,870 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,921 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 24,921 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,154 miles

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

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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A453 LCC is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A453 LCC, 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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A453 LCC is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 April 1984.

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