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AAF 30T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

84,650 mi
Last recorded84,650 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAF 30T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 84,650 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 84,609 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185-14 and 205/70-14 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front chassis rail split and not attached to side rail

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

Offside Front chassis rail holed and corroded

Offside Front door has slight drop

Offside Front floor holed

Offside Front water pipe insecure on inner wing

coolant pot insecure

slight wear in all front suspension bushes

spark plug tester still attached inline on lead O/S bank

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,413 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET MIN. REQUIREMENTS

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,080 miles

low footbrake effort n/s/r

minor play f/n/s suspension

r/n/s tyre cracked inner wall

Fail 23 Oct 2015

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

low footbrake effort n/s/r

minor play f/n/s suspension

r/n/s tyre cracked inner wall

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,780 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,265 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,003 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis out rails heavily corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,269 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis out rails heavily corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,574 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front shock absorber bush has slight play

offside rear fog light lens slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front chassis rail out rigger holded and corroded by one body mount not in perscribed area

offside rear fog light lense slightly damaged

spare wheel insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2008 74,430 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Dampness around servo area - No leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

chassis rails surface corrosion + rear suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 71,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 68,166 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 67,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s rear tyre perishing, brake pedel rubber poor

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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AAF 30T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 AAF 30T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AAF 30T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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