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HSC 7X

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,126 mi
Last recorded43,126 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSC 7X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipe to back corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated No covers fitted (Leaking grease) Ball joint integral. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing rod bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated No covers fitted (Leaking grease) Ball joint integral. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing rod bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear hose ferule corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded/surface rust

Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,912 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 42,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,562 miles

all 4 tyre slightly perished on inside edge of tread area

brake pedal rubber worm smooth

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,010 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Aug 2015 41,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,018 miles

nearside and offside side repeaters very dim

offside numberplate light very dim

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,440 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 35,440 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,337 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in near side front steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,925 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 32,925 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 32,525 miles

front n/s brake pads warning wires split †brake pipes rusty †front brake discs faces slightly corroded †front o/s tyre worn †front top wishbones bushes perished †slight play rack

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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HSC 7X is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HSC 7X, 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 HSC 7X registered?

HSC 7X is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 April 1980.

Is HSC 7X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSC 7X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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