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GOC 397W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,919 mi
Last recorded53,919 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOC 397W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 53,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front door check strap adrift

Oil leak engine , gearbox & diff ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,701 miles

flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules

front brake discs rusting

head light backing reflectors starting to discolour

rear axel rusting

under body, chassis, steering and suspension components rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,319 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 53,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,131 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 52,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,057 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 49,057 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,490 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 45,466 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside front brake disc corroded (inside face)

Slight wear in nearside steering tie rod to rack joint.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,414 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 42,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,000 miles

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

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 397W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GOC 397W, 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 397W registered?

GOC 397W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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