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BAV 783T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,052 mi
Last recorded12,052 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAV 783T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,052 miles

tow bar close to no plate

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,890 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

chassis showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted and scored

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside and offside front wheel bearing have slight play

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear fog light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2008 9,889 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

all rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

chassis showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted and scored

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

nearside and offside front upper wishbone bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside steering rack has slight play

rear fog light not working

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 783T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 BAV 783T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAV 783T registered?

BAV 783T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 February 1979.

Is BAV 783T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAV 783T shows 3 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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