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CRD 772V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,709 mi
Last recorded95,709 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRD 772V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,709 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on auto gearbox

oil leak on engine

rear brake backing plates damp

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 8 Jul 2009 95,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 95,014 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 94,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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CRD 772V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CRD 772V, 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

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What year was CRD 772V registered?

CRD 772V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 September 1979.

Is CRD 772V safe to buy?

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