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EOO 555Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,216 mi
Last recorded62,216 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOO 555Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,216 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,191 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perishing.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 62,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres cracked/perishing.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,145 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 62,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,127 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 62,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,107 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,091 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,081 miles

Play in off side steering rack inner joint.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,064 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,987 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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EOO 555Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 EOO 555Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EOO 555Y registered?

EOO 555Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is EOO 555Y safe to buy?

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