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A575 VNP

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,064 mi
Last recorded1,064 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA575 VNP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 1,064 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 1,018 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 838 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

oily deposit on nearside rear backplate

Pass 4 Aug 2009 838 miles

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

oily deposit on nearside rear backplate

Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 96,221 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,783 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 80,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2006 80,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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A575 VNP is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 A575 VNP, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of A575 VNP?

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What year was A575 VNP registered?

A575 VNP is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A575 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A575 VNP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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