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ACC 113W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Bronze Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,795 mi
Last recorded30,795 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 113W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 30,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 29,928 miles

uplift in upper steering Colum

Pass 19 Mar 2020 29,636 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 29,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Coolant leak rad hose ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox,rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

up lift in steering top column

Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,884 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,167 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,340 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 27,340 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,727 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,115 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,115 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,371 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 20,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,891 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,482 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 15,482 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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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ACC 113W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Bronze with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 ACC 113W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ACC 113W registered?

ACC 113W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 February 1981.

Is ACC 113W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 113W shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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