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EOE 431V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,763 mi
Last recorded85,763 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 431V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,763 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,973 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,770 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,773 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,219 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,856 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 76,113 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 76,113 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,505 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 431V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 431V, 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 431V registered?

EOE 431V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 March 1980.

Is EOE 431V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 431V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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