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ELO 474T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,189 mi
Last recorded47,189 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELO 474T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,818 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 46,818 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,635 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,751 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated SNAPPED (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front OUTER SILL CHANNEL CORRODING

ONE O/S SILENCER O RING MISSING

Steering column top bearing slightly worn LOWER COLUMN BUSH HAS PLAY IN IT (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,880 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,106 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 25,553 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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ELO 474T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ELO 474T, 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 ELO 474T registered?

ELO 474T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is ELO 474T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELO 474T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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