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CPJ 507T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,006 mi
Last recorded30,006 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPJ 507T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,006 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 30,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 29,864 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 29,864 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,611 miles

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

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 507T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CPJ 507T, 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 507T?

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What year was CPJ 507T registered?

CPJ 507T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 June 1979.

Is CPJ 507T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPJ 507T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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