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HVH 684W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,328 mi
Last recorded97,328 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVH 684W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 97,328 miles

slight corrosion to road springs & frame

Fail 30 May 2012 97,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to road springs & frame

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 96,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 96,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,947 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 93,467 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 93,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front lower trunion very tight

passenger seat loose

Pass 8 Jul 2005 92,551 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 92,551 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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HVH 684W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HVH 684W, 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 684W registered?

HVH 684W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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