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AOH 480T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,448 mi
Last recorded77,448 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOH 480T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,874 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 75,813 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 73,997 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 73,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,618 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 70,594 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,122 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 66,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the brake fliud level is getting low.??

the expansion pipe is leaking coolant onto the distributor

the front brake discs are in poor condition

the front suspension bushes are in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,431 miles

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

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

the exhaust rubbers are in poor condition

the front discs are in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 58,988 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 58,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,120 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,764 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 49,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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AOH 480T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AOH 480T, 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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What year was AOH 480T registered?

AOH 480T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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The MOT history for AOH 480T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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