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AUE 712S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,882 mi
Last recorded89,882 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 712S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper wishbone bushes deteriated

brake fluid level getting low

clutch slave cylinder leaking flouid

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play on steering wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,413 miles

offsiderear shoker damp

rear number plate craked

slight oil leak

sliht play on sterring calumn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from diff

slight oil on steering rack gaitter

slight play on near side track rod end

Fail 10 Jul 2013 88,492 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from diff

slight play on near side track rod end

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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AUE 712S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AUE 712S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUE 712S registered?

AUE 712S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 July 1978.

Is AUE 712S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 712S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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