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A727 RGF

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,032 mi
Last recorded56,032 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA727 RGF
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,032 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 56,002 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,620 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,681 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,605 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,605 miles

nearside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,186 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,186 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,359 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 46,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake overhaul side wall deteriation to both rear tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,614 miles

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

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

brake service

Fail 8 Sep 2009 40,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake service

Pass 27 Sep 2008 39,528 miles

brake service

Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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A727 RGF is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A727 RGF, 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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What year was A727 RGF registered?

A727 RGF is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 November 1983.

Is A727 RGF safe to buy?

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