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GOX 917W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOX 917W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,491 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,491 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,324 miles

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

exhaust rubbers missing

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,818 miles

exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,019 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 50,006 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber bushes are perished

nearside centre exhaust rubber mounting is perished

slight oil leak from rear diff

spare tyre is flat

Pass 31 May 2012 48,387 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 48,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,385 miles

offside top suspension swivel boot split

Fail 27 Jul 2007 45,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,189 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,189 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GOX 917W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GOX 917W, 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 GOX 917W registered?

GOX 917W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 November 1980.

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