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EOE 427V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,150 mi
Last recorded10,150 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 427V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 10,150 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 8,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 6,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 4,849 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 2,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 1,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 441 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 58,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 57,278 miles

play on trunnions to lower suspension arms

Pass 23 May 2006 55,719 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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EOE 427V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 427V, 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 427V registered?

EOE 427V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is EOE 427V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 427V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EOE 427V have outstanding finance?

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