MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Rackend slight play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight play n/s trackrod end
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BBY 970T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 BBY 970T, 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 BBY 970T registered?
BBY 970T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 October 1978.
Is BBY 970T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BBY 970T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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