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FMA 344X

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,468 mi
Last recorded8,468 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 344X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 8,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished and getting close to limit

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

slight end float both rear half shafts

Fail 7 May 2013 8,465 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

[NOTE] bad oil leak from nearside of engine

both rear tyres perished and getting close to limit

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

slight end float both rear half shafts

Pass 2 May 2009 6,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished.

Fail 16 May 2008 6,469 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

oil leak from n/s/r hub

Pass 10 Jul 2006 5,558 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 5,492 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 3,208 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 3,197 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FMA 344X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 FMA 344X, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FMA 344X registered?

FMA 344X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 February 1982.

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