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DRY 322T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,670 mi
Last recorded9,670 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRY 322T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 9,670 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 9,646 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 4,095 miles

N/s/f indicator assy partly loose in housing.

Fail 19 May 2014 4,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s/f indicator assy partly loose in housing.

Pass 20 May 2013 1,904 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 1,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 1,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 1,352 miles

tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 1,118 miles

all tyres side-walls cracking.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 688 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 674 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 100 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 86 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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DRY 322T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DRY 322T, 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 DRY 322T registered?

DRY 322T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is DRY 322T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRY 322T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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