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IIL 8477

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,060 mi
Last recorded91,060 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 8477
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,060 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 91,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,430 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 90,426 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,697 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,483 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,195 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 8,192 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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IIL 8477 is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 IIL 8477, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIL 8477 registered?

IIL 8477 is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is IIL 8477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIL 8477 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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