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CRO 205T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

90,735 mi
Last recorded90,735 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2006
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRO 205T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2006 90,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

perishing n/s front and rear tyres

play front seats rear wiper torn power steering pipes rusty

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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CRO 205T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 CRO 205T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CRO 205T registered?

CRO 205T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 October 1978.

Is CRO 205T safe to buy?

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