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CEH 963T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,682 mi
Last recorded3,682 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEH 963T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 3,682 miles

slight corrosion around rear chasis legs. slight corrosion on metal brake hoses

Fail 10 Jul 2013 3,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion around rear chasis legs. slight corrosion on metal brake hoses

Pass 26 May 2012 1,100 miles

Slight corrosion around offside chassis mount rail at rear

Pass 31 May 2011 98,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Position light switch loose

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 96,105 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 94,146 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,954 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 89,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CEH 963T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CEH 963T, 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 CEH 963T?

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What year was CEH 963T registered?

CEH 963T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is CEH 963T safe to buy?

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