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GOC 388W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,091 mi
Last recorded48,091 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOC 388W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,091 miles

Offside seat belt ratchet dose not lock

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 48,090 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak to middle joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside seat belt ratchet dose not lock

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2010 4,560 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r/ axle oil seal leaking

Pass 3 May 2008 30,724 miles

Oil leak

exaust rubbers split.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear hub oil seals leaking

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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GOC 388W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GOC 388W, 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 GOC 388W registered?

GOC 388W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GOC 388W safe to buy?

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