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HOM 453W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,235 mi
Last recorded20,235 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 453W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,903 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 19,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,099 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 19,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,961 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,656 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 18,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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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HOM 453W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 453W, 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 453W registered?

HOM 453W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is HOM 453W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOM 453W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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