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AKO 710T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,564 mi
Last recorded43,564 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKO 710T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,564 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 43,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear fog light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,186 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 42,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,780 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,414 miles

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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AKO 710T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AKO 710T, 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 AKO 710T registered?

AKO 710T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 October 1978.

Is AKO 710T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKO 710T shows 6 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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