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HOM 449W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 449W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,449 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust rubber missing on n/s

o/s/r chassis support corroded

steering pump noisey

Fail 6 Apr 2016 99,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust rubber missing on n/s

o/s/r chassis support corroded

steering pump noisey

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 449W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 449W, 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 449W registered?

HOM 449W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is HOM 449W safe to buy?

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