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HHD 327S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,935 mi
Last recorded49,935 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHD 327S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,935 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake imbalance at 22% noted during roller brake test

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,820 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 41,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 39,799 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 39,799 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,629 miles

N/S/R Tyre has damage to inside edge

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and axle

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 38,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/R Tyre has damage to inside edge

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and axle

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,386 miles

Nearside rear fog not working

Fail 9 Sep 2009 38,378 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear fog not working

Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 31,432 miles

Advise: slight play in steering rack drumstick on nearside

Pass 15 Jun 2005 30,704 miles

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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HHD 327S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHD 327S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HHD 327S registered?

HHD 327S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 April 1978.

Is HHD 327S safe to buy?

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