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HEL 274V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,825 mi
Last recorded22,825 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEL 274V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 22,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog light not working

advance corrosion in chassis & suspension components

advance corrosion in front & rear brake pipes

hazard lights not working

rear spring supports look to be in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,822 miles

advance corrosion in chassis and suspension components

both rear shock absorbers and coil springs in poor condition

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 22,822 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advance corrosion in chassis and suspension components

both rear shock absorbers and coil springs in poor condition

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,814 miles

advance corrosion in front and rear brake pipes

advance corrosion in outer chassis, and suspension components,

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 29 Jun 2016 22,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advance corrosion in front and rear brake pipes

advance corrosion in outer chassis, and suspension components,

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,669 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear axle noisey

Pass 3 Jul 2014 22,613 miles

nearside rearaxle beam repaired but not inappropriately

offside front headlamp deteriorated but output not reduced

offside rear axle corroding by tie rod

rear axle noisy

Fail 3 Jul 2014 22,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front headlamp deteriorated but output not reduced offside rear axle corroding by tie rod nearside rearaxle beam repaired but not inappropriately

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,578 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear axle corroding by tie rod

rear axle noisy

Fail 12 Jun 2013 22,575 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear axle corroding by tie rod

rear axle noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 22,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,088 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 19,088 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,949 miles

nearside and offside outer frontriggers corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2009 18,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

nearside and offside outer frontriggers corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 17,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front outrigger and offside outrigger corroed

Fail 29 Jun 2007 13,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front outrigger and offside outrigger corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 8,896 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HEL 274V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HEL 274V, 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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HEL 274V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 March 1980.

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