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LCL 330V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,452 mi
Last recorded3,452 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCL 330V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 3,452 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 3,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 3,053 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 3,053 miles

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 2,365 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 2,364 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 1,560 miles

Centre section of exhaust has rubber mountings missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 1,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush for ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2015 422 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 97,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 97,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 95,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2011 88,560 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 87,203 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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Pass 7 May 2010 87,203 miles

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Pass 20 May 2009 86,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 84,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 84,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 84,670 miles

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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LCL 330V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LCL 330V, 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 LCL 330V registered?

LCL 330V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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