MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play n/s inner rack joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
cut to inner sidewall on o/s/r tyre (no cordes)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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E579 VUD is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 E579 VUD, 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 E579 VUD registered?
E579 VUD is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 September 1987.
Is E579 VUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for E579 VUD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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