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FOP 277V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,060 mi
Last recorded93,060 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOP 277V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,060 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 93,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,494 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 90,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,684 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 87,482 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,482 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,763 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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FOP 277V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FOP 277V, 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 FOP 277V?

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What year was FOP 277V registered?

FOP 277V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 July 1980.

Is FOP 277V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOP 277V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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