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ABJ 222S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,222 mi
Last recorded72,222 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABJ 222S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,311 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,901 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 66,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,527 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,414 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 65,411 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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ABJ 222S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 ABJ 222S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABJ 222S registered?

ABJ 222S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 May 1978.

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