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BMY 955T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,384 mi
Last recorded23,384 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMY 955T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2010 23,384 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle has extensive corrossion to spare wheel carrier and supports. Not in prescribed area.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 23,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 22,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake flexible hose protective sleeves fouling front tyres during lock to lock check although hoses are not

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated although still maintaining pressure

rear differential noisy, immediate repair is recommended

Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,177 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake flexible hose protective sleeves fouling front tyres during lock to lock check although hoses are not

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated although still maintaining pressure

rear differential noisy, immediate repair is recommended

Fail 21 Oct 2006 3,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 3,214 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 96,267 miles

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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BMY 955T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BMY 955T, 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 BMY 955T registered?

BMY 955T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is BMY 955T safe to buy?

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