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CMG 900V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,881 mi
Last recorded6,881 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMG 900V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 6,881 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 6,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 5,615 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 5,306 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 4,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,298 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 4,045 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

os/ns dip beam reflectors in poor condt

Fail 18 Jun 2013 4,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

os/ns dip beam reflectors in poor condt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 3,954 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 3,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 2,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 2,313 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 1,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,810 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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CMG 900V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CMG 900V, 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.

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What year was CMG 900V registered?

CMG 900V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is CMG 900V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMG 900V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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