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104,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
knocking noise from n/s front, nothing found during the mot test, i suggest further investigation
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
no steering lock fitted, but car has additional immobilser fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
no cat test carried out (no match found on data base)
steering lock has been removed and an immobiliser fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
steering lock has been removed and an immobiliser fitted
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 front discs slightly corroded
2 front tyes fouling lower suspension arms on full lock owner of car informed me that he is the chairman of the scimitar owners club and that that is a design feature of this particular car
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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L992 VCN is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1993 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,644 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 L992 VCN, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L992 VCN registered?
L992 VCN is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 December 1993.
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