MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine in need of some work not running well
front and rear suspension rusty
offside and nearside front seat belts slow to return
vhicle been standing for some time
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
engine in need of some work not running well
front and rear suspension rusty
offside and nearside front seat belts slow to return
vhicle been standing for some time
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
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APG 533T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 APG 533T, 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 APG 533T registered?
APG 533T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 December 1978.
Is APG 533T safe to buy?
The MOT history for APG 533T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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