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EMC 900V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,054 mi
Last recorded14,054 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMC 900V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,563 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 13,563 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to suspension and under body

Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,326 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 11,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rust forming on chassis

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

some damage to o/s/f wheelarch trim

Pass 20 Oct 2007 10,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 10,018 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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EMC 900V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 EMC 900V, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EMC 900V registered?

EMC 900V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 March 1980.

Is EMC 900V safe to buy?

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