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FOH 278V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,573 mi
Last recorded92,573 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOH 278V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,573 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Dec 2017 92,380 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

fuel cap seal deterated

Fail 4 Dec 2017 92,379 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking offside steering rack seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

fuel cap seal deterated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,032 miles

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)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (7.1.2)

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

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 91,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,146 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,983 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,720 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 90,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,322 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,203 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,800 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear tyre going rotton

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,923 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 87,335 miles

all front suspension bushes deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,788 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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FOH 278V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FOH 278V, 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 FOH 278V registered?

FOH 278V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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