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FGW 310V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,572 mi
Last recorded15,572 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGW 310V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,572 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leaks

play at offside rear half shaft/wheel bearing. (in and out)

Pass 30 May 2014 15,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,189 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 15,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,608 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,483 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 13,464 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,743 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 12,743 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,877 miles

CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

WEAR IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,920 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 7,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 4,015 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

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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FGW 310V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FGW 310V, 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.

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What year was FGW 310V registered?

FGW 310V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 March 1980.

Is FGW 310V safe to buy?

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