MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE COVERED IN GREASE OR SOME MATERIAL (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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HVH 682W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 HVH 682W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HVH 682W registered?
HVH 682W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 March 1981.
Is HVH 682W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HVH 682W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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