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BRP 341X

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,238 mi
Last recorded52,238 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 341X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,238 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,168 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 52,158 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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BRP 341X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 BRP 341X, 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 45 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 BRP 341X?

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What year was BRP 341X registered?

BRP 341X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 September 1981.

Is BRP 341X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRP 341X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRP 341X have outstanding finance?

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