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DUG 280Y

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,279 mi
Last recorded115,279 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 280Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,279 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 115,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 115,233 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 115,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,037 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 115,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 114,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 114,389 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 112,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 112,562 miles

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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DUG 280Y is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,809cc 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 DUG 280Y, 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 DUG 280Y registered?

DUG 280Y is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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