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ASC 298W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

21,275 mi
Last recorded21,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASC 298W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,275 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal brackets inside both rear wheel arches are corroded

Shockers have a light oil coating

Fail 22 Jul 2014 20,857 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal brackets inside both rear wheel arches are corroded

Shockers have a light oil coating

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 20,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 19,861 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak noted

water leak noted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,861 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak noted

water leak noted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,313 miles

Chassis surface corroded

Front and rear suspension bushes all perished

N/S/R fog light lense damaged

Oil leak

Some play noted at steering wheel

Fail 9 Jan 2008 19,313 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Chassis surface corroded

Front and rear suspension bushes all perished

N/S/R fog light lense damaged

Oil leak

Some play noted at steering wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,224 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 13,224 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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ASC 298W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 ASC 298W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ASC 298W registered?

ASC 298W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is ASC 298W safe to buy?

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