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CHT 411V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,231 mi
Last recorded39,231 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHT 411V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 39,231 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 39,228 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 39,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,209 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 38,893 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 38,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,107 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,062 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 37,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 37,384 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,702 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,289 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 36,227 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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CHT 411V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CHT 411V, 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 CHT 411V?

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What year was CHT 411V registered?

CHT 411V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is CHT 411V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHT 411V shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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