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ARD 794T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,721 mi
Last recorded72,721 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARD 794T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,721 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 70,905 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,466 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,180 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,299 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 61,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 60,399 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight play in nearside front trunnion

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,311 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,109 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 59,076 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 59,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,387 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 58,364 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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ARD 794T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ARD 794T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARD 794T?

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What year was ARD 794T registered?

ARD 794T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is ARD 794T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARD 794T shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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