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CBR 440W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,594 mi
Last recorded7,594 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBR 440W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2020 7,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play in front wheels

Pass 17 Jun 2019 7,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in front wheels

Pass 29 Jun 2018 6,959 miles

smell of fuel around fuel tank area but no visable leaks

sticker on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Jun 2018 6,936 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction STICKERS ON SCREEN (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective ONE MOUNTING MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 6,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Exhaust system insecure MOUNTINGS SEVERELY PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction STICKERS ON SCREEN (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective ONE MOUNTING MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 6,803 miles

Central offside out rigger slight corrision

Offside power steering slight leak

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

slight bind nearside rear

Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,934 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 4,934 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,245 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 3,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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CBR 440W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CBR 440W, 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 46 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 CBR 440W registered?

CBR 440W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 September 1980.

Is CBR 440W safe to buy?

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