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ELN 933T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,270 mi
Last recorded95,270 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELN 933T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone bushes deteriorated and slight movement but not excessive

Nearside Front body mount slight corrosion

Offside Rear body mount slightly corroded

both front lower suspension joints slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2017 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper wishbone rubber bushes slightly deteriorated no excessive movement at time of test

Offside Front Upper wishbone rubber bushes slightly deteriorated no excessive movement at time of test

hand brake long travel (prob need cleaning and adjusting)

slight corrosion around rear body mounts

slight oil leak from gear box oil cooler

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,336 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 88,336 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,948 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts cracked perished.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 87,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust rubber mounts cracked perished.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,754 miles

Both front hub brake pipes corroding

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

To the offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 87,748 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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ELN 933T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ELN 933T, 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.

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What year was ELN 933T registered?

ELN 933T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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