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LJI 7255

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 3967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,717 mi
Last recorded9,717 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 7255
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,717 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 9,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 6,098 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal pad worn ?

Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 2,597 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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LJI 7255 is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 3,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LJI 7255, 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 LJI 7255 registered?

LJI 7255 is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is LJI 7255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJI 7255 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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