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EVH 300S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

66,019 mi
Last recorded66,019 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVH 300S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,019 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 66,019 miles

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

co mixture weak

o/s/f spotlight not working

Fail 6 Sep 2007 65,997 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

emissions very weak

o/s/r reversing light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,732 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 65,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

front swivel dust covers split

rear bump stops missing

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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EVH 300S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 EVH 300S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EVH 300S registered?

EVH 300S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 November 1977.

Is EVH 300S safe to buy?

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