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CPJ 506T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPJ 506T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,136 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 79,907 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,908 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,492 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspension and undercarriage rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,196 miles

both front discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2005 78,093 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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CPJ 506T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CPJ 506T, 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 CPJ 506T?

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What year was CPJ 506T registered?

CPJ 506T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is CPJ 506T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPJ 506T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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