MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BOV 449V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BOV 449V, 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 BOV 449V registered?
BOV 449V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1979.
Is BOV 449V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BOV 449V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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