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BTP 580W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,844 mi
Last recorded36,844 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTP 580W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 36,844 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 22 May 2019 35,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,438 miles

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

Rear Brake application slightly uneven o/s slow

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,251 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,890 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 34,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,575 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 34,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,224 miles

Gaiter on n/s front top ball joint is split.

Rear tyres are perished.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Gaiter on n/s front top ball joint is split.

Rear tyres are perished.

Pass 16 May 2008 34,079 miles

Rear tyres outer walls perishing

Some oil on rear brake backplates.

Fail 8 May 2008 34,034 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear tyres outer walls perishing

Some oil on rear brake backplates.

Top bushes in both front shockabsorbers starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,427 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting and only just acceptable for the mot.

N/s front seat belt webbing deteriorating.

Some play in inner bushes on o/s front top wishbone.

Some wear in top and bottom bushes in both front shockabsorbers.

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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BTP 580W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 BTP 580W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BTP 580W registered?

BTP 580W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is BTP 580W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTP 580W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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