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BRD 344T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,628 mi
Last recorded47,628 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 344T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,589 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 46,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side rear brake slight binding

Pass 29 Oct 2005 44,712 miles

advise corrosion to near side rear chassie on outer strenghten bar

near side front chassie to out riger adise corrosion

off side rear body mount adise corrosion

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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BRD 344T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BRD 344T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRD 344T?

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What year was BRD 344T registered?

BRD 344T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is BRD 344T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRD 344T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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