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FCA 372S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,373 mi
Last recorded57,373 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 372S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 57,373 miles

washer bottle leaking

emissions

exhaust security

o/s rack boot

Pass 31 May 2017 56,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,404 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front wheel bearing play

o/s front brake hose cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front wheel bearing play

o/s front brake hose cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 56,225 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,549 miles

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

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

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

flywheel cover missing

oil leak everything covered in oil underneath vehicle gearbox,pipes,hoses,chassis etc

Fail 23 Nov 2012 55,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

flywheel cover missing

oil leak everything covered in oil underneath vehicle gearbox,pipes,hoses,chassis etc

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,585 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,233 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 54,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,572 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 53,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine mounting bolts loose an 2 missing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,429 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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FCA 372S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 FCA 372S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCA 372S registered?

FCA 372S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 March 1978.

Is FCA 372S safe to buy?

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