MOT Status
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41,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod/rack arm (2.4.G.2)
front wipers beggining to smear slightly
Oil leak
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s centre exhaust rubber in poor condition
o/s inner steering rack/arm has play evident
o/s/r brakes slightly sticking
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
o/s centre exhaust rubber in poor condition
o/s inner steering rack/arm has play evident
o/s/r brakes slightly sticking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight bind at offside rear brake
At time of test both front tyres were worn on inner edges.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
At time of test the fuel tank filler cap sealing washer was starting to perish and degrade.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BEG 858V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Maroon with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 BEG 858V, 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 BEG 858V registered?
BEG 858V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is BEG 858V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BEG 858V shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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