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LOH 777X

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,548 mi
Last recorded38,548 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOH 777X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,581 miles

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

Offside Rear lower axle corroded

oil leaks

rear cross member corroded and holed

rear diff leaking

spare wheel carrier corroded and holed

Fail 27 Apr 2017 36,581 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear lower axle corroded

oil leaks

rear cross member corroded and holed

rear diff leaking

spare wheel carrier corroded and holed

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,613 miles

multiple oil leaks

play in prop shaft

rear diff pinion seal leaking

spare wheel carrier corroded

vehicle chassis is showing signs of heavy corrosion

wipers don't park correctly

Fail 11 Jun 2016 34,613 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

lower bumper grill insecure

multiple oil leaks

play in prop shaft

rear diff pinion seal leaking

spare wheel carrier corroded

vehicle chassis is showing signs of heavy corrosion

wipers don't park correctly

Pass 9 May 2015 32,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

slight play bottom steering column bush.

Pass 2 May 2014 29,336 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,289 miles

Hazard flash rate high

Fail 29 May 2012 27,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Hazard flash rate high

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,246 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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LOH 777X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 LOH 777X, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LOH 777X registered?

LOH 777X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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