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HTN 702W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,160 mi
Last recorded54,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTN 702W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 54,160 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,349 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 53,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 50,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,538 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,038 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 45,038 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,129 miles

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

play detected at both front hub assemblys

Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,118 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

play detected at both front hub assemblys

slight play in front seats

spare tyre is flat

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,953 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 37,953 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 33,588 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,272 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 25,724 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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HTN 702W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTN 702W, 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 HTN 702W registered?

HTN 702W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is HTN 702W safe to buy?

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