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BUT 24T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,139 mi
Last recorded34,139 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 24T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,139 miles

Corrosion around front body out of prescribed areas

Nearside Front play in wheel bearing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering column

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 34,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion around front body out of prescribed areas

Nearside Front play in wheel bearing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering column

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,841 miles

Lower column bush has slight play

engine oil leak

slight movement in n/s/f trunion and trunion bolt

Fail 30 Jul 2015 32,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated seal starting to perish (7.2.4c)

Lower column bush has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect beam inage getting poor (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak

slight movement in n/s/f trunion and trunion bolt

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,413 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 31,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

looks like n/s/r of axle has a litte oil leaking into the drum

rear reflector inside n/s/f headlight starting to rust

very slight play in n/s trunion

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,182 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 23,155 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,046 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 21,046 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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BUT 24T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BUT 24T, 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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BUT 24T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 March 1979.

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