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AUE 798S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,935 mi
Last recorded51,935 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 798S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,417 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 50,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,318 miles

steering rack boots and drop link rubbers cracking up

Fail 15 Apr 2008 48,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack boots and drop link rubbers cracking up

Fail 21 Feb 2007 47,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,831 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
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AUE 798S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 AUE 798S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AUE 798S?

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What year was AUE 798S registered?

AUE 798S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is AUE 798S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 798S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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