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HPF 650V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,004 mi
Last recorded60,004 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPF 650V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,004 miles

Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,483 miles

Offside exhaust insecure at front joint.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,671 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 60,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 59,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 59,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 58,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,745 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 55,745 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,522 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 52,522 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,287 miles

Passenger seat belt clasp housing damaged, but does not affect locking function.

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 48,287 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger seat belt clasp housing damaged, but does not affect locking function.

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,632 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,289 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 38,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 33,972 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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HPF 650V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HPF 650V, 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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HPF 650V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 May 1980.

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