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FGM 990V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGM 990V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010
Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,758 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,587 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 74,583 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2006 74,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all exhaust rubber mountings perrished

front tyres outer wall perrished

hazards flash to fast

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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FGM 990V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FGM 990V, 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 FGM 990V?

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What year was FGM 990V registered?

FGM 990V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 May 1980.

Is FGM 990V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGM 990V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGM 990V have outstanding finance?

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