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HOM 447W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,610 mi
Last recorded64,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 447W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,101 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,945 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 58,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,283 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 57,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,187 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 48,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 47,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,288 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 44,684 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 44,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,118 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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HOM 447W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HOM 447W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOM 447W registered?

HOM 447W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is HOM 447W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOM 447W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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