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CAR 60T

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 60T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,928 miles

Coolant leak Over flow in expansion tank? ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,797 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,828 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,318 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 42,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

outer handbrake cable lightly fouling propshaft

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,584 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,270 miles

Brake judder off side rear

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

Oil leak

Rear brake are imbalanced(off side rear low on effort)

Slight play in Near side steering

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,489 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,829 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,439 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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CAR 60T is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 CAR 60T, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAR 60T registered?

CAR 60T is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is CAR 60T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAR 60T shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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