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BFC 880R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,010 mi
Last recorded37,010 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 880R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,010 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,992 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,974 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 35,770 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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BFC 880R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 BFC 880R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFC 880R registered?

BFC 880R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 April 1977.

Is BFC 880R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFC 880R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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