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CAK 377T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,258 mi
Last recorded80,258 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAK 377T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,691 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Sterring Rack Pinion has slight vertical movement

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering rack pinion has slight vertical movement

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

Pass 9 May 2007 73,499 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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CAK 377T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CAK 377T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAK 377T?

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What year was CAK 377T registered?

CAK 377T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 October 1978.

Is CAK 377T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAK 377T shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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