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CDA 833V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,887 mi
Last recorded43,887 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDA 833V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,887 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 43,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,635 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 43,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2014 43,452 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 43,449 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,826 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked.

Pass 12 May 2009 42,226 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 41,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,733 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,007 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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CDA 833V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CDA 833V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CDA 833V?

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What year was CDA 833V registered?

CDA 833V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 August 1979.

Is CDA 833V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDA 833V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDA 833V have outstanding finance?

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