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D483 VNV

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,314 mi
Last recorded104,314 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD483 VNV
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 102,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 102,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 100,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bind in N/S/Front brake

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bind in N/S/Front brake

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Sep 2007 100,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 100,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 100,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 10,017 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 10,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D483 VNV is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 D483 VNV, 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 39 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D483 VNV registered?

D483 VNV is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 February 1987.

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