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FTL 29X

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,008 mi
Last recorded11,008 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTL 29X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 10,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

stone chip outside swept area

Fail 3 Aug 2009 10,389 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

stone chip outside swept area

Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,823 miles

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

both exhaust front pipes very heavily corroded

both sides outer chassis rails(sills) very heavily corroded

steel power steering pipes at o/s of rack very heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,847 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 5,840 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

hazard warning lamps flash more than twice a second

Pass 27 Jul 2006 3,591 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 961 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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FTL 29X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 FTL 29X, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTL 29X registered?

FTL 29X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 August 1981.

Is FTL 29X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTL 29X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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