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ERX 930V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,512 mi
Last recorded14,512 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERX 930V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 14,512 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

number plates cut down

Fail 23 May 2014 14,510 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,440 miles

both nearside shocks slightly weak

nearside headlamp dip pattern poor

nearside wiper blade poor condition

offside rear brake lazy releasing

rear service brake rise and fall poor

slight corrosion to offside side channel adjacent seat belt mount

slight play in nearside inner rack knuckle

surface corrosion to steel brake pipes

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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ERX 930V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ERX 930V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERX 930V?

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What year was ERX 930V registered?

ERX 930V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is ERX 930V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERX 930V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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