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LLL 5V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Lpg 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,504 mi
Last recorded21,504 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLL 5V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 21,504 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 21,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp switch needs attention

Pass 9 May 2020 16,266 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 11,086 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 5,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 98,718 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 98,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,432 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,220 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

n/s fibre glass floor holed

o/s n/s outer steel frame rusty

o/s n/s rear chassis oiled/protected

rear cross steel frame section surface rust

Fail 6 Apr 2010 63,211 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

n/s fibre glass floor holed

o/s n/s outer steel frame rusty

o/s n/s rear chassis oiled/protected

Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front & rear registration plates damaged

n/s body around front upper windscreen cracked

o/s n/s front outriggers surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front & rear registration plates damaged

n/s body around front upper windscreen cracked

o/s n/s front outriggers surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2006 9,438 miles

brake pedel anti slip quite worn

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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LLL 5V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LLL 5V, 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 LLL 5V registered?

LLL 5V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 May 1980.

Is LLL 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLL 5V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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