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BOV 449V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,353 mi
Last recorded64,353 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOV 449V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,353 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,743 miles

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 ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,740 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,416 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,355 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,875 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 57,868 miles

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.

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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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.

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