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LBH 140V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,578 mi
Last recorded33,578 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBH 140V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,578 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Fail 19 Dec 2014 33,578 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,115 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 33,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,092 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,826 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 27,809 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LBH 140V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 LBH 140V, 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.

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What year was LBH 140V registered?

LBH 140V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 January 1980.

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