CarVerify

Free Car Check

ASA 950M

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,187 mi
Last recorded14,187 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationASA 950M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,187 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,972 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 13,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 10,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 8,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 5,623 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 11 May 2011 4,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 2,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 2,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 1,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 216 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 4 May 2006 98,260 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
Full Reliant Scimitar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ASA 950M is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ASA 950M, 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 ASA 950M?

You can check the full history of ASA 950M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ASA 950M registered?

ASA 950M is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 September 1979.

Is ASA 950M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASA 950M shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ASA 950M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ASA 950M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.