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EOE 422V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,381 mi
Last recorded3,381 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 422V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 3,381 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 3,225 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 2,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 2,575 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 2,548 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

nearside rear brake backing plate damp

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low on edges

someplay in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 2,548 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

nearside rear brake backing plate damp

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low on edges

someplay in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 2,544 miles

nearside front chassis rusted to excess

Fail 10 Sep 2009 2,544 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

nearside front chassis rusted to excess

Pass 10 Sep 2008 2,502 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 2,390 miles

rear chassie rails rusty front brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2006 2,293 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded.

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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EOE 422V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EOE 422V, 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 EOE 422V registered?

EOE 422V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is EOE 422V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 422V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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