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COJ 534V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,132 mi
Last recorded95,132 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 534V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,059 miles

Front Discs corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 93,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Discs corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,572 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,831 miles

filler cap seal starting to perish

n/s/r fog inop

signs of coolant loss from the front left engine core plug

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,749 miles

exhaust rubber o rings perishing

gearbox side case seals leaking oil

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/r fog inop

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,552 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 76,370 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

indicators beat att min spec

Fail 13 Nov 2008 76,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

indicators beat att min spec

lower steering coloumn shaft bearing mount not fully secured (bulkhead)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,555 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,679 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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COJ 534V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 COJ 534V, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was COJ 534V registered?

COJ 534V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 March 1980.

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