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BOE 329T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,232 mi
Last recorded19,232 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2006
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 329T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,232 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 19,232 miles

Centre Front Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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BOE 329T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BOE 329T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOE 329T registered?

BOE 329T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 November 1978.

Is BOE 329T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOE 329T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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