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FPA 827V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Bronze Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

41,896 mi
Last recorded41,896 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPA 827V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 41,896 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2016 41,896 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear hose to nearside rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower trailing arm/shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pipes from front hoses to calipers corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

oil leaking

water leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,582 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 41,582 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 40,442 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,018 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 34,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear metal brake pipes getting slightly corroded

slight damage to nearside front bumper

small rust lip on front brake disc

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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FPA 827V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Bronze with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 FPA 827V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FPA 827V registered?

FPA 827V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 October 1979.

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