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CBO 22V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,461 mi
Last recorded59,461 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBO 22V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 59,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chisses (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not recoil at all (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bad earth fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad earth fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very bad cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very bad cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective clean poor (3.4 (b) (i))

front seats worn loose

rear axle and gear box leaking

under body corrosion

front tyres badly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2018 59,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 59,458 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 59,430 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 59,265 miles

both front tyres balding inner edges

engine/gearbox oil leak ! - oil leak rear differencial

Pass 27 May 2015 58,838 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 58,713 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 58,520 miles

engine oil leak rear differencial leaking oil both rear tyres coming close to limit aprx 3mm o/s/r handbrake slow to react

Pass 29 May 2012 57,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,716 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering

Fail 1 Jun 2010 54,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Apr 2010 54,694 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

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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CBO 22V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CBO 22V, 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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What year was CBO 22V registered?

CBO 22V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 September 1979.

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