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HCC 50Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,731 mi
Last recorded16,731 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCC 50Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 16,731 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,595 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 16,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,499 miles

ADVISE ATTN,RADIATOR LEAKING.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,419 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 16,418 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,282 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK ADVISE REPAIR (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting advise repalecement

Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,183 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 16,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,097 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,478 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 8,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 6,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 6,838 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,769 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 4,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 2,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HCC 50Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 HCC 50Y, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HCC 50Y registered?

HCC 50Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is HCC 50Y safe to buy?

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