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FDC 616V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,510 mi
Last recorded48,510 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDC 616V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,510 miles

Gear oil leek

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake arm pivot restricted free movement

Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,252 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play X2 (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,585 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,146 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 44,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,167 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 42,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,477 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,502 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 38,502 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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FDC 616V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDC 616V, 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

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What year was FDC 616V registered?

FDC 616V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is FDC 616V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDC 616V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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