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BVE 555V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,437 mi
Last recorded63,437 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVE 555V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 62,747 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,635 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 60,811 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 60,803 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 58,752 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside efficiency reading down (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 55,651 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 53,566 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr hub seal slight leak

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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BVE 555V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BVE 555V, 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 BVE 555V?

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What year was BVE 555V registered?

BVE 555V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BVE 555V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVE 555V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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