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BAH 189W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,206 mi
Last recorded57,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 189W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,180 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 57,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,055 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 57,050 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,038 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 57,038 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 57,038 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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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BAH 189W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 BAH 189W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAH 189W registered?

BAH 189W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 August 1980.

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