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CVX 21T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,672 mi
Last recorded60,672 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVX 21T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,672 miles

gearbox rear seal leaking

slight end float in in both rear sides

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 58,387 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 58,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp not working

power steering fluid leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,063 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,441 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,620 miles

play in nearside steering drag link end

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,723 miles

play in nearside rack end

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,292 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 49,292 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,561 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

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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CVX 21T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 CVX 21T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVX 21T registered?

CVX 21T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is CVX 21T safe to buy?

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