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CAD 951T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,227 mi
Last recorded21,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 951T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 21,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 21,121 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 20,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 20,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,656 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to the lower part of the axle

Offside Rear corrosion to the lower part of the axle

Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 192,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to front & rear coil springs

exhaust rubber mountings perished

o/s exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 6 Mar 2017 187,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 184,088 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 184,088 miles

Steering rack gaiter split near side (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven near side (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating off side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,445 miles

park brake application uneven

Pass 17 Jan 2013 17,127 miles

low reading offside park brake

Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

park brake cable equalizer insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 16,631 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 16,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,402 miles

both front lower suspension joints slight movement need re-greesing

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,511 miles

low reading from o/s rear service brake

o/s park brake mechanism sticking

Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,580 miles

low reading from o/s park brake

Fail 18 Oct 2007 13,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

low reading from o/s park brake

Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,310 miles

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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CAD 951T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 CAD 951T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAD 951T registered?

CAD 951T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 October 1978.

Is CAD 951T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAD 951T shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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