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EPA 336V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,729 mi
Last recorded44,729 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 336V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2008 44,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EPA 336V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 EPA 336V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EPA 336V registered?

EPA 336V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 November 1979.

Is EPA 336V safe to buy?

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