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BAW 522T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,482 mi
Last recorded95,482 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAW 522T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 95,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 95,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,992 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 92,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 90,928 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 90,928 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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BAW 522T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BAW 522T, 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.

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What year was BAW 522T registered?

BAW 522T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 February 1979.

Is BAW 522T safe to buy?

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