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HOM 443W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,600 mi
Last recorded5,600 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 443W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 5,600 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 5,600 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 5,347 miles

Offside Rear slight drag to rear brake

Pass 11 Jun 2018 5,203 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tronion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 4,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,520 miles

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 1 Jul 2014 4,361 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 4,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 3,968 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 3,545 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 3,545 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 2,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 2,285 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slighty perished

brake fluid low

slight blow from manifold

Pass 8 Jul 2008 1,720 miles

Drivers side rear tyre worn to minimum wear limmit.

Passenger side front top ball joint gaiter split.

Slight exhaust leak from passenger side down pipe.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 1,720 miles

Drivers side rear tyre worn to minimum wear limmit.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger side front top ball joint gaiter split.

Slight exhaust leak from passenger side down pipe.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 1,180 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 1,169 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 507 miles

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

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Slight exhaust blow from down pipe

Fail 10 May 2006 200,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Incorrect wiper blade fitted to the nearside

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leak

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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HOM 443W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HOM 443W, 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 HOM 443W registered?

HOM 443W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 November 1980.

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