MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
dampness around offside rear hub seal
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
dampness around offside rear hub seal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
boot on n/s/f ball pin split, o/s/r lens cracked,oil on o/s/r shock
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HDA 727W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 HDA 727W, 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 HDA 727W registered?
HDA 727W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 September 1980.
Is HDA 727W safe to buy?
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