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CFV 668S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,662 mi
Last recorded53,662 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFV 668S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 53,662 miles

N/S/F Brake disc slightly wraped

N/S/F Tyre sicewall slightly cracking

Fail 2 May 2009 53,650 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F Brake disc slightly wraped

N/S/F Tyre sicewall slightly cracking

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

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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CFV 668S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 CFV 668S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CFV 668S registered?

CFV 668S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is CFV 668S safe to buy?

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