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FOX 134V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,110 mi
Last recorded14,110 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOX 134V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,110 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 13,680 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

water leak from core plug

Fail 8 May 2019 13,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

water leak from core plug

Pass 22 May 2018 13,098 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 13,098 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 12,724 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

Pass 20 May 2016 12,392 miles

oil leak

rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

Pass 18 May 2015 12,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 11,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight brake bind on both front wheels

Pass 9 May 2013 11,488 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 11,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 10,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 10,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,079 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,861 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 9,215 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 9,215 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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FOX 134V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FOX 134V, 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 FOX 134V registered?

FOX 134V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 July 1980.

Is FOX 134V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOX 134V shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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