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DOC 710V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOC 710V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,368 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,283 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 68,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,216 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 68,216 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,604 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 67,604 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot front fulcrum point (3.5.1c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,143 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,143 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,050 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,217 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 65,217 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,640 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,978 miles

both chassis outriggers have some corrosion but not concidered structural

Fail 18 Aug 2009 62,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,313 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 59,306 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 54,672 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside front brake slight pulsing

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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DOC 710V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 DOC 710V, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DOC 710V registered?

DOC 710V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 February 1980.

Is DOC 710V safe to buy?

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