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HOM 465W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

33,726 mi
Last recorded33,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 465W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 33,726 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,446 miles

both front hubs some play nearside marginal

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

signs of oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2024 33,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 32,633 miles

front hubs some play

Pass 29 Apr 2022 32,047 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some wear/play detected front suspension

Fail 12 Apr 2022 32,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

signs of oil leaks

some wear/play detected in front suspension

Pass 8 Feb 2021 31,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front hubs minor play

Fail 29 Jan 2021 31,088 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front hubs minor play

Pass 14 Jan 2020 30,235 miles

Front hubs minor play

minor exhaust blow at front

windscreen minor damage

Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,541 miles

minor oil leaks detected

some wear suspension etc esp front hubs

Fail 18 Jan 2019 29,540 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

minor oil leaks detected

some wear suspension etc esp front hubs

Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

front brake hoses routeing suspect?

front suspension mounting brackets on chassis possibly not fully tight?

signs of standing-exhaust fittings perishing and corroding

windscreen damaged-drivers view not compromised

Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,680 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 28,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,065 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,052 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 26,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,822 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,764 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,938 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,204 miles

fuel pipes starting to perish at tank

oil leak at rear axle

Fail 2 Aug 2010 20,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes starting to perish at tank

oil leak at rear axle

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,809 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,499 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 13,489 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 10,523 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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HOM 465W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 465W, 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 465W registered?

HOM 465W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is HOM 465W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOM 465W shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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