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APM 944T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,295 mi
Last recorded67,295 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPM 944T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 67,275 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

near side rear wheel bearing is noisy, slight play in off side front wheel bearing, exhaust rubber mounts are perished

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,986 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 64,986 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all shock absorbers damp

Pass 7 Jul 2006 62,714 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 62,677 miles

Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Screen is chipped †Battery is insecure †Off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge †Near side rear brake pipe on axle is corroded †Rear shocker bushes are worn †Imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2005 60,339 miles

Screen is chipped †Lower trunions are worn and near to a failure †Near side downpipe is loose

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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APM 944T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 APM 944T, 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 APM 944T registered?

APM 944T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is APM 944T safe to buy?

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