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BNP 120W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,360 mi
Last recorded34,360 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNP 120W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 34,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 33,933 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 33,191 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 32,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 32,503 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,968 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 31,941 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 31,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 31,374 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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BNP 120W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 BNP 120W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BNP 120W registered?

BNP 120W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is BNP 120W safe to buy?

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