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BAV 603T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,018 mi
Last recorded40,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAV 603T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,018 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2014 39,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,820 miles

boot does not open from outside .opens from inside

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 27 Feb 2013 39,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

boot does not open from outside .opens from inside

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,607 miles

battery insecure

nearside centre exhaust rubber splitting but system still secure

Fail 14 Feb 2012 39,606 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

battery insecure

nearside centre exhaust rubber splitting but system still secure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,376 miles

exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 9 Feb 2010 138,764 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,593 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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BAV 603T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BAV 603T, 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.

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What year was BAV 603T registered?

BAV 603T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is BAV 603T safe to buy?

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